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Rearend leakage (Not a personal problem)
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Steric
New User
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| Joined: 09/12
Posted: 09/22/12
11:03 AM
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Hello all,
The rearend fluid access bolt leaks on my 66 Mustang. Can I seal the threads with teflon tape or will it just melt and cause more problems? Does anyone have another suggestion to stop the leak?
Thanks, Eric.
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Posted: 09/22/12
05:14 PM
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a single or double wrap clockwise looking at the end of the threads of teflon tape will probably work
start a thread from the end...
you might also find that if you wire brush the plug fittings.. then clean with brake cleaner.. a tiny application of silicone sealer will work... permatex form a gasket #2 works also.. but no body has any of that any more in their tool boxes...
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54packman
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| Joined: 11/09
Posted: 09/23/12
02:25 PM
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you could also run a 1/2 inch pipe tape into the diff housing , just enought to clean the threads. Then install a new 1/2 inch plug with some permitex non harding on it, pipe tapes have a slight taper on them so it will give you clean threads after, just coat the tap with grease to catch the few small cuttings.
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Steric
New User
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| Joined: 09/12
Posted: 09/23/12
05:30 PM
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Sweet. Thanks guys.
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