Oil Change question
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From: Citizen of the Republic of Texas, now in GA
RE: Oil Change question
ORIGINAL: 04RoadKing
Don't know what service manual your looking at but mine doesn't say anything about tape on the primary plugand only screwing in.05".
Mine say's just as I stated above .
Inspect drain plug for cuts, tears or signs of deterioration. Replace as necessary. Install drain plug back into primary chaincase cover. Tighten plug to 36-60 in-lbs.
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Reading the service manual would be an even better investment.
ORIGINAL: Longtimegone
You guys should really take another look at your service manual. Seems nobody is getting even close. No loctite, no tape on your crankcase or tranny - only o-rings. The primary plug gets tape, but should only be screwed in until .05" of the plug is still out. You do not want to tighten it. The service manual will be a good investment.
ORIGINAL: 04RoadKing
First off I wouldn't want to chance using any kind of loctite at all on any nut or bolt that treds into my engine. Can you imagine if it gets into the engine oil.
The service manual does not say to use any kind of loctite at all on the trany or engine drain plugs, just check o-rings and replace if need then install drain plugs and tighten to 14-21 ft-lbs. The Primary would be the same inspect drain plug for cuts or tears and replace as necessary then tighten plug to 30-60 in-lbs
ORIGINAL: 1FLTRI4ME
The sealant was on the plugs from the factory or the dealer(dealer did the 1K).
Why is it not a good idea?
BTW,I'm not reffering to red,blue or any Loctite that is for holding. It's the white stuff.
The sealant was on the plugs from the factory or the dealer(dealer did the 1K).
Why is it not a good idea?
BTW,I'm not reffering to red,blue or any Loctite that is for holding. It's the white stuff.
The service manual does not say to use any kind of loctite at all on the trany or engine drain plugs, just check o-rings and replace if need then install drain plugs and tighten to 14-21 ft-lbs. The Primary would be the same inspect drain plug for cuts or tears and replace as necessary then tighten plug to 30-60 in-lbs
Mine say's just as I stated above .
Inspect drain plug for cuts, tears or signs of deterioration. Replace as necessary. Install drain plug back into primary chaincase cover. Tighten plug to 36-60 in-lbs.
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Reading the service manual would be an even better investment.
BTW, 04RoadKing, you got some smarts running through your veins. That's cool. Maybe I do , too. Thanks for settin' me straight.
Ride Safe....
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