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Old 07-27-2007, 09:56 PM
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Default Congrats to me, I just put red loktite on my oil drain plug

I didnt like the idea of using the same plug for a 4th time, but didnt have time to go to a dealer. I will next time.

Is loktite the end of the world? Im under the impression it wont really lock anything tighter, it will just hold it against vibration and leaks. Yes?
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Old 07-27-2007, 10:00 PM
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im confused, why did u use locktite?
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Old 07-27-2007, 10:01 PM
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Default RE: Congrats to me, I just put red loktite on my oil drain plug

4th oil change and you are worried about the drain plug? It should last the life of the car....was it leaking before? Its not like the suspension bolts that are one time use and if you actually torque the bolt to spec you are fine either way. I would not use loctite but its your stang and I have taken bolts off with the loctite on and depending on which color you use it is a bitch on other bolts to get loose. JMO

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Old 07-27-2007, 10:05 PM
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Default RE: Congrats to me, I just put red loktite on my oil drain plug

you joking right??
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Old 07-27-2007, 10:07 PM
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Default RE: Congrats to me, I just put red loktite on my oil drain plug

You didn't use this stuff did you?

Motosport - Loctite 262 Threadlocker - Red

Keeps nuts, bolts & screws tight. Permanent: Requires heating & hand tools to separate parts. 6 ml. Up to 70% off with Summer...

(Copied from there add)
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Old 07-27-2007, 10:09 PM
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Default RE: Congrats to me, I just put red loktite on my oil drain plug

I wouldn't use that on anything I wanted to get off again but in this case I think you'll be ok. The oil in the threads will probably negate any thread locking the solution will normally offer............ In other words, it was a waste of thread lock - luckily
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Old 07-27-2007, 10:12 PM
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Default RE: Congrats to me, I just put red loktite on my oil drain plug

u didnt want to use the plug again -ive nevereven heard of anyone being concerned with that...
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Old 07-27-2007, 10:13 PM
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LOL
you must be kidding
BTW How do u remove the drain plug a 1/2 inch impact wrench?
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Old 07-27-2007, 10:19 PM
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Default RE: Congrats to me, I just put red loktite on my oil drain plug

hmmmmm

btw the plug has a gasket that gets crushed more and more each time... right
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