Fuel Drain Plug Leaking Still - AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH
Hi guys,
wondering if anyone has this problem and/or knows how to fix it, leaking drain plug on my LWB wagon diesel tank.
Nissan manual simply says "packing material" and does not give me a washer type.
What type of washer if any?
Anything I can use on the plug threads to help get a seal (ARF ARF)
Dang, i'm annoyed.
OlTroll
you would use an annealed copper washer wouldn't you.
like a squash washer, or heaps of Teflon tape until you get a proper washer
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
OlTroll (4th February 2014)
I thought copper, but before I go draining my tank again, was looking for info. Maybe teflon and copper until it leaks, might get a few years, love more feedback
Anyone have an actual answer? Love to get this sorted for once and for all!
I can't see why the copper washer and Teflon wouldn't work
Sorry that it's not an actual answer
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2008 GU 3.0 CRD Auto - Life's too short to eat bad food.
Yep I used a copper washer and Teflon tape. I assume you mean the drain on the bottom of the tank?
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Dowdy washer. It's like a washer with a rubber seal bonded to it.
OlTroll (6th February 2014)
A copper washer is what is on the engine sump plug, wouldn't that work on a fuel tank?
Are the surfaces of the tank and plug flat and undamaged?
Are you sure the thread or weld around the drain is not cracked? Your leak might be from somewhere else.
Last edited by macca; 6th February 2014 at 03:00 PM.
Cheers
Macca
Hey come to think of it! You are right Newby,I think mine have a rubber ring in it, only had it out once for other reasons.Dowdy washer
Yes as Newby stated the washer is as he described. Also Teflon Tape is a winner for me.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
If telon tape doesn't work there is a thread sealing compound you can get from supercheap had to use it once on a banjo bolt for a turbo oil line once . As I couldn't get a good seal with the copper washers
Some times depending on the material steel or alloy the threads can stretch
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