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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:54 pm 
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Do these plugs have reverse threads or what? Im hammering the f**k out of the drain plug and for the love of god does not want to come off !!

When i refit the plugs (once i get the C*** off), do i apply any sealant?
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 4:16 pm 
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lol they were normal threads, the local exhaust bloke let me use his hoist made it alot easier.

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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:15 pm 
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Just use some pipe or a jack handle over your allen key - increasing the torque effort - much easier.
Keep the hammer away preferably.

 

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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:56 am 
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I've always found they are on really tight too. I think you are only meant to tighten to about 25-30 Nm. No sealant should be needed.
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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:46 am 
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yeah no hammer, use an extension bar to crack it.

 

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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 12:53 am 
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I use Loctite 567 Pipe thread sealant for bungs like them, and they still come out easy, cos it has Teflon in it to help stop binding.

 

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