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Originally Posted by Calypso Red
In the 1960s when I worked in a service bay I was told to use the copper washer on the engine drain plug if fitted and for the rest of the engine, gearbox and back axle just nip up the drain/filler plugs. No fancy sealants, never had any leaks. Back street boys?

The drain/filler plugs without washers are usually slightly tapered so they lock in when tightened. I never used a sealant.


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Originally Posted by Calypso Red
In the 1960s when I worked in a service bay I was told to use the copper washer on the engine drain plug if fitted and for the rest of the engine, gearbox and back axle just nip up the drain/filler plugs. No fancy sealants, never had any leaks. Back street boys?


Correct - Sump plug usually has a straight thread so needs a washer, gearbox and axles usually have a taper thread so 'should' seal themselves, but over time the threads wear.


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I generally use a little PTFE tape too...


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