Teflon tap on sump plug?

Johnnymac

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• Aug 27, 2013

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Do you guys put any type of sealant like Teflon tape on the sump drain plug? Mine seems to slowly weep out the plug... Of course I have the same washer on there for years.

 

concours

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• Aug 27, 2013

• #2

No, replace the gasket

 

Hobot

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• Aug 27, 2013

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That T-tape may work in a pinch but only once at a time then falls apart, wads up to clog threads and could get inside to collect here and there. I don't remember a gasket on Combats so hope your model is that simple a fix, otherwise maybe a smear of Hylomar type sealant that don't glue the thing in there. KInd of a skill tester to me to nip up enough not to come out yet not so nipped it strips to come out.

 

Torontonian

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Torque values important here with new washer. No glues.

 

ILLF8ED

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I use a copper sealing washer on my combat's drain plug. Just tap it flat on the vise then re-anneal and re-use it.

 

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cmessenk

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• Aug 27, 2013

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illf8ed said:

I use a copper sealing washer on my combat's drain plug. Just tap it flat on the vise then re-anneal and re-use it.

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+1 Just invest in a new copper crush washer (cheap) and problem should be solved.

 

concours

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Teflon tape (and other thread sealants) are meant for TAPERED PIPE THREADS ONLY. The drain plug is straight machine thread, with a gasket. I've slathered a whiff of Loctite 518 on the fibre gasket, dry as a bone.

 

Johnnymac

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• Aug 30, 2013

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Thanks Guys. I picked up a few new copper crush washers yesterday. I appreciate the input greatly.