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Jul 23, 2006 | 09:57 PM

Dreamdtt2000

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Leaking Oil

Hey guys. My car is leaking oil from the screw. Do anyone know where I can buy the screw that can make the existing hole bigger? If that makes any sense.

Thanks.

Jul 23, 2006 | 10:03 PM

fsttyms1

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You mean the drain plug? How about buying a new washer for it!

Jul 23, 2006 | 10:27 PM

Eedvl1999

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At autozone for $0.49

Jul 23, 2006 | 11:50 PM

randomwalk101

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washer = $0.25 from dealer

Jul 24, 2006 | 01:32 AM

SodaLuvr

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I wonder if a fiber washer works...

Jul 24, 2006 | 08:59 AM

fsttyms1

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Originally Posted by SodaLuvr

I wonder if a fiber washer works...

??? I just learned to torque it properly. there is no need to reef on it to tighten it. I (on my old motor) still have teh original washer. It made it 200k with out ever leaking a drop.

Jul 24, 2006 | 12:42 PM

Dreamdtt2000

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fsttyms1

You mean the drain plug? How about buying a new washer for it!

That's it, the drain plug. lol. I am guessing I need a new one because it's leaking from the plug?

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