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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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WHO'S fkn Idea.. WAS THAT??????



to loose they leak..... to tight they leak!!!!!
what happened to the hunting permits for retards??
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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they still issue them.
 
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yea,, some turd brain brought em back on the 08's!
 
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Let's see,, You had trouble with Your 07, now Your 08!,,,,Might just be You!!!!! J/K!
 
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WHO'S fkn Idea.. WAS THAT??????



to loose they leak..... to tight they leak!!!!!
what happened to the hunting permits for retards??
Can't imagine how an o ring could cause you greef unless you are putting then in dry. That will tear them on install and leak. Mind you they will tear when you remove the plug because the surfaces stick and are drywhich is why they need to be replaced. I'll take an o ring any day over those stupid pipe plugs. That's steam engine technology.
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the holes are concaved so the o-ring isn't actually getting smashed between the plug and the pan. use a bit of teflon tape too and just snug.
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Boo, Hiss on the teflon tape. Loctite white paste with teflon much easier to use and won't fill up the innards with teflon stringy ****. Correct on the o ring pocket to control amount the ring can be compressed, assuming the correct cross section is used.
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I replace the o-ring every time I change the fluids and torque to spec. So far I haven't had a problem with leaking.
 
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Hay Rick off issue ? where does all the unused electricity go
 
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I replace the o-ring every time I change the fluids and torque to spec. So far I haven't had a problem with leaking.
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