1965 Galaxie Oil Pan Drain plug

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ilaudio

Discussion Starter · Apr 22, 2022

The oil pan drain plug seeps a bit of oil. 390. It was replaced a few years back but still leaks. Has a nylon or plastic gasket. An recommendations on a replacement? Also thought about using this:
AGS Oil Drain Plug Sealant 0.14oz

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Action

· #2 · Apr 22, 2022

If the plug is leaking, the plug and gasket need to be replaced. And the drain plug opening surface on the pan has to be checked and resurfaced if not smooth. Emery cloth would be the correct choice for that job. Little to no grit shed with use.

You can use a sealant. It is a temporary fix if the oil pan threads are damaged. Would have to be used every oil change and may have to wait for sealant to set up

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TBIRD430

· #3 · Apr 28, 2022

Or replace oil pan...

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ilaudio

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 28, 2022

TBIRD430 said:
Or replace oil pan...

I snugged the drain plug a bit and I think that took care of it.

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67-Fairlane Tim

· #5 · 21 d ago





		Action said: If the plug is leaking, the plug and gasket need to be replaced. And the drain plug opening surface on the pan has to be checked and resurfaced if not smooth. Emery cloth would be the correct choice for that job. Little to no grit shed with use. You can use a sealant. It is a temporary fix if the oil pan threads are damaged. Would have to be used every oil change and may have to wait for sealant to set up Action @Action or anyone. I have the 67 Fairlane, 289 Engine, the drain plug also leaks a bit. I likely over torqued it. Any thoughts… am I going to need to replace the oil pan? Click to expand...

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· #6 · 21 d ago

The oil has to be drained.

As long as the gasket can be held against the pan tight enough there should be no leak.

After the oil is drained, inspect the drain plug threads. Do they look uniform and good? If there is any question pitch the plug. Many plugs are made of softer metal than the threads in the pan.
Inspect the gasket. I prefer nylon gaskets. They are tough. However of there are any grooves or surface issues, pitch the gasket.
Then inspect the mating surface of the pan around the drain hole. Should be very smooth. If not smooth, the metal can be gently worked over with emery cloth until smooth.

Lastly look at the threads into the pan plug hole. Even if there is some damage, generally they will hold the plug. If more damage has been done then the pan has to come off for a repair or replacement.

And know the oil pan drain plug does not need great force to hold. The plug is not holding metal to metal. It is just clamping a gasket to the pan.

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67-Fairlane Tim

· #7 · 21 d ago

Action said:
The oil has to be drained.

As long as the gasket can be held against the pan tight enough there should be no leak.

After the oil is drained, inspect the drain plug threads. Do they look uniform and good? If there is any question pitch the plug. Many plugs are made of softer metal than the threads in the pan.
Inspect the gasket. I prefer nylon gaskets. They are tough. However of there are any grooves or surface issues, pitch the gasket.
Then inspect the mating surface of the pan around the drain hole. Should be very smooth. If not smooth, the metal can be gently worked over with emery cloth until smooth.

Lastly look at the threads into the pan plug hole. Even if there is some damage, generally they will hold the plug. If more damage has been done then the pan has to come off for a repair or replacement.

And know the oil pan drain plug does not need great force to hold. The plug is not holding metal to metal. It is just clamping a gasket to the pan.

Action

Excellent suggestions. I will try it this week.

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