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Old 09-02-2009, 11:54 AM
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The final oil leak?

My SVX has been leaking oil ever since I got it. The engine reseal fixed some of the leaks, but it's continued to drip since then. I finally got off my lazy butt and looked under there and I'm pretty sure that it's coming from the oil pan drain plug. I've got the crush washer in there but oil seeps through around it. Some paper towel and a few minutes under the car confirmed that since I could see the oil start to build up again.

I'd rather not replace the oil pan over this since I really don't have the $$ right now. My thought was to put some Teflon tape around the threads on the plug. Does anyone have thoughts on this?
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Old 09-02-2009, 12:07 PM
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Re: The final oil leak?

Are you replacing the crush washer every time you change your oil?
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Old 09-02-2009, 12:22 PM
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Re: The final oil leak?

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Are you replacing the crush washer every time you change your oil?
Yup, both cars always get a new one.


Or instead of teflon tape, maybe a small bead of ultragrey?
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Old 09-02-2009, 12:25 PM
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Re: The final oil leak?

replace plug and washer

file dead smooth oil pan

use torque wrench to install
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Old 09-02-2009, 01:43 PM
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Re: The final oil leak?

Maybe you could look into a Time-sert repair. (www.timesert.com) Essentially it is a heli-coil for the drain plug. I have had fine success with them over the years. I manage a Honda dealer service department, and this is a Honda recommended repair for the condition you are experiencing.

Replacing the crush washer every oil change is essential, but over time the internal threads will wear regardless. The best repair is of course a new oil pan, but with time and money considerations, a Time-sert should do the trick.

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Old 09-02-2009, 06:23 PM
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Re: The final oil leak?

I would get a new drain plug...they are cheap.
I also wouldn't torque it too tight you don't want to screw up the threads. The oil pan isn't all that thick and not many threads on the hole.
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