This plug has been weeping oil for a while and I want to fix it. Can I just unscrew it and put some teflon on the threads and be done with it?




Edit

After not finding any pictures and getting the info from 2 or 3 other threads I decided to put this out there for future reference.

The factory O-ring is listed on the parts diagram as being 16.3mmX1.5mm. I went to the local hardware store and was surprised to find they had metric O-rings. I picked up a couple 16x1.5 and a couple 5/8x1/16 standard sized for a whopping 30 cents each. I ended up using the 5/8 O-ring because the 16mm just didn't seem like it was substantial enough.


The old O-ring was very hard and brittle.

Simply unscrew the bolt just enough to expose the O-ring. You'll want to use an 8mm hex on a 3/8 ratchet to loosen the bolt. It helps to have a pick hook to get the old O-ring out, but you could probably just cut it with a razor or exacto knife.


The new O-ring will be a bit of a stretch to get into the groove, just be gentle and work it over the bolt head and into the groove. Now snug it down, then torque it to 36ft/lb.

 

You dont wont to remove it, it holds a top sprocket for your timming chain.

 

been a few threads on this in the last while. Consensus was to loosen the bolt just enough to see the o-ring behind it, pull out the o-ring and replace it. Like mentioned above if you loosen the bolt too much or try to remove it the pulley will drop parts below which will be a problem.

 

You could clean the bolt and use liquid gasket. No more leak. Worked like a charm for me.

 

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Thank You,
For taking the time to take the pictures.
That helps others to see how far to remove the bolt without taking it out to far to lose the top sprocket for the timing chain.

ROD

 

Nice work.

 

great having that picture available to help future owners with this problem. Seems like a common occurring issue in recent times. The picture is very helpful. Thanks for posting.

 

I'm a little curious. Why would anyone do this when doing it right takes 5 minutes and costs 30 cents?

 

Because it's the "flat-rate" way. Techs will know what I'm talking about.. lol