| Author | Message | ||
     Brucen |
The owners manual for my 06 xb12Ss says to use Loctite 565 thread sealant on the drain plug when reinstalling after draining the oil. I can't find this at any of my local parts places. Is there an equivalent Permatex or other product? My local NAPA had a couple of types of Permatex thread sealer & I am wondering if any of these would work. | ||
| Tank_bueller |
I, honestly, would not use loctite on the drain plugs. As long as the crush washer is in good shape/new, it should hold the torque just fine. I would not put loctite on anything that came in direct contact with precious fluids. my $.02 | ||
| Brucen |
Are you thinking of the red or blue loctite thread locker? 565 is a sealer to keep the oil in & I think also to help keep the drain bolt from vibrating out. | ||
| Jackbequick |
Loctite 565 is not a thread locker, it is a thread sealant. Here is the maker's description "Formulated specifically for metal, tapered pipe thread fittings, 565 PST® replaces Teflon® tape and pipe dopes. Cures rapidly to withstand 10,000 psi. Perfect as a replacement for pre-coated parts. Prevents galling and protects mated threaded areas from rust and corrosion." Non hardening Permatex would provide a similar seal against leaks if you can't find the called for stuff. The drain plug on my M2 has an o-ring for sealing and is made so that it pulls into metal-to-metal contact while, at the same time applying some sealing pressure to the o-ring without crushing/destroying it. Looks like a good design. No sealants are called for in the service manual. Jack | ||
| Tank_bueller |
The drain plug on my M2 has an o-ring for sealing and is made so that it pulls into metal-to-metal contact while, at the same time applying some sealing pressure to the o-ring without crushing/destroying it. That sounds familiar, my 03'XB is the same. ("crush washer"....what was I thinking??  ) | ||
| Jackbequick |
It makes sense that they would all be the same or about the same. I don't know the XB12S and why they would call for a pipe thread sealant. If it was a different kind of plug bolt or tapered pipe thread plug maybe... Jack | ||
| Rageonthedl |
or you can just do like i do and get 2 new plugs that come with new o rings and have that stuff on the threads. |
