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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Do you seal your oil drain plug, primary drain plug and transmission drain plug with a pipe sealant? I've heard it's a good idea to do so, but I'am unsure as to the brand to use to do an effective job.
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Not sure about the TC's, but the Evo's had O rings on the trans and engine drain plugs. The primary is a pipe thread. Be sure to use sealant on the primary. On the plugs with an O ring it isn't necessary - but I did anyway.

May favorite is a non-hardening teflon paste.
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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What brand of paste do you use?
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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Do you seal your oil drain plug, primary drain plug and transmission drain plug with a pipe sealant? I've heard it's a good idea to do so, but I'am unsure as to the brand to use to do an effective job.
Not necessary on the engine and trans, they have "O" rings, the primary is tapered and it wouldn't hurt as it has to be kept above the surface of the cover as specified to avoid contact with internal parts.> THIS <will work for you.
 
 
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