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Old May 29, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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Drain plug torque
What's the correct torque for a Geno's drain plug? Iv'e put 90 ft/lbs on mine, and it still drips.

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Old May 29, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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What's the correct torque for a Geno's drain plug? Iv'e put 90 ft/lbs on mine, and it still drips.

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90ft/lbs
If I remember (I use a EZ drain now )the stock plug is 44 but I never had a problem at 35
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Old May 29, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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44 foot lbs is about right..

I think the little gasket thing on yours has gone bad if you have to use 90 ft lbs..

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Old May 30, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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If you used 90 ft/lbs you have likely warped the pan.
Buy one of the many drain valves available, clean and RTV, never have to remove it again.
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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I have a geno's drain plug and mine leaked too. I used a piece of 1/8 th inch pipeline gasket material either Durabla or Garlock will do. Cut the gasket to fit tight on the treads.
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