| Subject: | Diesel Oil Pan FML |
| From: | Dana Mueller <dmueller@WACK.COM> |
| Date: | Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:47:22 -0800 |
Howdy Kind VW Fanatics!
I have a 1982 VW Diesel 1.6 - stock everything.
You may recall I had an oil pan that was munged at the drain. Cracked
horribly. Got that fixed, filled and tig welded.
Issue: Drain plug leaks like a mofo. I followed the torque recommendation
to tighten the plug and it still dripped out like nuts where the tapered
end meets the oil pan.
Question: What do you guys recommend to gasket that dang taper? Some
black gasket material into the female recess between oil changes? Any
thoughts, opinions, pointers, etc welcome.
As always I appreciate your help immensely.
-dm