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Old 04-12-2011, 01:44 PM
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pan plug, should the plug bolt thingy have a o-ring or some type of washer with it?
I changed my oil, when I pulled the plug I SWARE I saw a little rubber ring or washer like thing on the bolt. When I went to put it back in the pan it was not there so I assumed I was seeing things. Now it is leaking from the friggin bolt.
 
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Yes, there is an O-ring on the plug.
 
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GREAT. Any suggestions? Just get another plug from dealer?
 
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they sell the o-ring?
 
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drive to the autoparts store and they sell them individually...take a couple $ and just get one of every size that looks close
 
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Problem is that I have to stick SOMETHING in the hole (my finger) while I am sorting through the rings for the right one. Shoud it be a thing ring, slim one? One that fits the complete bottom side of the head????????
 
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Can't find any pics besides this from Jagbits, says plug and washer, but maybe the washer has a little gasket on it?

 
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