Originally Posted By: slinky
I've used the $10 B&M drain plug on a few of my vehicles w/o any leaks. I put a small bead of RTV around the plug just to be sure.
I think the people that have had problems with leaks have overtightened the inner nut and deformed the nylon gasket.
This. While welding the nuts is the best option-have someone do this cost $10 at the most, if installed correctly with some gasket sealer I don't see an issue. Some pans with built in drain cost close to $100.
I've used the $10 B&M drain plug on a few of my vehicles w/o any leaks. I put a small bead of RTV around the plug just to be sure.
I think the people that have had problems with leaks have overtightened the inner nut and deformed the nylon gasket.
This. While welding the nuts is the best option-have someone do this cost $10 at the most, if installed correctly with some gasket sealer I don't see an issue. Some pans with built in drain cost close to $100.