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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.
1956 Plus 4 4 seater
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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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1972 4/4, 1981 MGBGT, 1984 FLHT1340, 1980 XLH1000, 1990 ZX10
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I generally use a little PTFE tape too...
1969 4/4
1995 plus 8
1996 Plus 4 4seater
2002 Aero S1
2013 M3W
2014 Plus 8
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