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Jul 22, 2013 | 06:27 PM

#11

12hdrk

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From: CT

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Originally Posted by Bugspit

Thanks everyone for the tips and suggestions. I honestly don't think I cracked anything because I really never cranked it down. My only concern is if I got the leak to stop with the last tightening using the torque wrench but lost some rubber from the O ring. Should I still think about draining oil and replacing ring?

I would because it would bug the crap out of me, but **** issues aside, I would just keep am eye on it. Not like it's going to pour out if the o-ring fails more. Keep a new o-ring on hand just on case and be ready to deal with it.

Jul 22, 2013 | 06:52 PM

#12

Retrop

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This is such an easy problem to fix. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and go back to the plumbing department where you can buy about a dozen or so #41 O-rings for a couple of bucks.

Jul 22, 2013 | 07:09 PM

#13

bagman1

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You can put teflon sealer on the threads, in fact if I remember right it says that in the service manual.

Jul 22, 2013 | 07:29 PM

#14

TUCCI

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From: Glendale AZ

I rarely replace the O ring. I put a dab of thread sealant on the threads and hand tighten it with a wrench. When I remove the plug I clean the threads real good.....easy peasy.....nuff said.