Try something like Loctite 515 sealant on the threads. Just a smear. I don't like using silicone as it can act as a lubrinact and allow plugs to work loose, but I use the old purple Loctite on everything (a mate even used it to stop a leak in a motorcycle tyre....).
You only need a smear on the threads. Beatle '85 Novanta Australia ---- [email protected] wrote: ============= Greetings from toasty Las Vegas, Like just about every other Alfa owner, I keep a gaggle of those crushable copper drain plug washers in my glove box, for future oil changes. It seems like washers really haven't worked on the last couple of oil changes - so I even bought a new drain plug, thinking there might be a burr or something impeding the seal. No luck. Can anyone give me a tip or some advice - I just can't seem to stop that irritating drip of oil that comes from my plug, and my mechanic says he's doing the best he can! (Sick of scrubbing the garage floor) Jamie in Vegas -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected] -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
