primary drain plug leak
08-21-2014, 03:10 PM
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primary drain plug leak
used pipe dope ,pipe tape,silicone ,still drips !!,any suggestions
08-21-2014, 03:13 PM
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Pipe tape. 2 wraps and a new O-ring. Torque to spec.
08-21-2014, 03:14 PM
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If it still leaks the threads in the primary are stretched and need to be addressed.
08-21-2014, 03:15 PM
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Feel the back of the primary and see if it is coming out of the tranny main shaft. My guess is that it is.
08-21-2014, 03:58 PM
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theres an o ring there ??
08-21-2014, 04:13 PM
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08-21-2014, 05:12 PM
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08-21-2014, 05:14 PM
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08-21-2014, 05:15 PM
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It should be 1/2-20 straight thread that normally gets Teflon and an o ring. If its tapered pipe thread then no oring.
08-21-2014, 05:16 PM
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FWIW I had to Heli-Coil mine as I over tightened it. Its better than stock now.