Subject: RE: Tranny Drain Plug Leak
Author: lio-@aol.com
Date: Apr 4, 2002, 12:15 PM
Post ID: 1709990392
Keith,
I had a similar problem with my 73 eldo 2 years ago. The threads were
striped, and the plug leaked. I fashioned an expandable rubber plug that
worked well, but I was apprehensive that it would fail on the road,
though it never did. Finally went to the local auto parts place and
found a self tapping drain plug that has worked perfectly for two years.
Vince in NY
Keith Ruff wrote:
| Several months ago I had posted a message that I thought I had a leak in between the engine and tranny case, but it turned out to be the tranny drain plug leaking gear oil, which works its way down the case and ended up at the oil pan gasket, from which it dripped to the floor. My mechanic friend installed a new plug and gasket, and for months at his shop while it sat there, there wasn't a hint of a leak. Well, after riding it home, it has reared its ugly head again. The drain plug is wet, and gear oil is also running down the case like it was before and dripping to the ground. Has anybody experienced this problem and if so how did you fix it? Keith Ruff 71 Police Ambassador - NJ |