oil drain plug
oil drain plug
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From: massachussets
oil drain plug
anyone cross thread or have an issue with the motor oil drain plug on an '07 street glide, i have a slight drip on mine after changing my own oil, i have already drained the oil again, replaced the o ring and re tourqued the plug but it is still at a slight drip. looking for feedback on oversized plugs or any solution. Thanks
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Permatex makes a thread sealer with teflon, works excellent and I use it on all drain plugs. won't tear like tape
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i've gotten in the habit of using the teflon tape, and once you figure out how to roll it into the threads you'll like it. i know, the o ring is supposed to seal, but i use the tape for added insurance. and it also will prevent the threads from seizing. just my thoughts.
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Rub some oil on the O ring before re installing, same as you do with the rubber seal on the oil filter.
I would be afraid of torn pieces of tape getting in the engine, but that's just me.
I would be afraid of torn pieces of tape getting in the engine, but that's just me.