dnewton3
Staff member
Originally Posted by Kira
Above dnewton3 said of the B&G drain plug kit: "I've installed a lot of these over the years. Never one drip of leak when installed properly. Works great."
That is great. I'm glad they work.
ME: Nylon washers freak me out. How do you know what torque to use as reviewers say it comes with NO INSTRUCTIONS?
I do realize it's not a high pressure application and that this installation bears some similarities to an oil drain plug job (no musclemen need apply)
Many said they used copper washers -plural, one on each side not just the one they give you WITHOUT SAYING WHICH SIDE IT GOES ON.
Do I have to option to use fiber washers and Permatex Ultra Black sealer?
Seriously, I'd love to adapt a drain plug to my trannie pan.
I'd hate to be a jerk wasting $11 for a half-baked retail item when a $34 pan from Dorman is waiting to be shipped to my door.
Then again, Ford says my transmission (5R55E) requires 30K filter servicing so maybe a drain hole is something I don't need?
If seriously bad fluid drains, I will reconsider a drain hole so I can drain between filter changes. I do not want to play with cleaners etc. but I have to leave an open mind.
I can assure you that the B&M 80250 plug kit is very robust and reliable.
The washer provided has never failed. Hand tight with a small wrench is all that is needed.
It does not come with the Teflon tape (or pipe dope) needed for the plug, either.
Kira - I'm not trying to pick on you or call you out, but don't make this into a big deal; it ain't that complicated ... For those of us competent enough to figure out how to install it, they work great.
BTW: others market similar products
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/60175/10002/-1
https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-24513-65128.aspx?origin=keyword
Above dnewton3 said of the B&G drain plug kit: "I've installed a lot of these over the years. Never one drip of leak when installed properly. Works great."
That is great. I'm glad they work.
ME: Nylon washers freak me out. How do you know what torque to use as reviewers say it comes with NO INSTRUCTIONS?
I do realize it's not a high pressure application and that this installation bears some similarities to an oil drain plug job (no musclemen need apply)
Many said they used copper washers -plural, one on each side not just the one they give you WITHOUT SAYING WHICH SIDE IT GOES ON.
Do I have to option to use fiber washers and Permatex Ultra Black sealer?
Seriously, I'd love to adapt a drain plug to my trannie pan.
I'd hate to be a jerk wasting $11 for a half-baked retail item when a $34 pan from Dorman is waiting to be shipped to my door.
Then again, Ford says my transmission (5R55E) requires 30K filter servicing so maybe a drain hole is something I don't need?
If seriously bad fluid drains, I will reconsider a drain hole so I can drain between filter changes. I do not want to play with cleaners etc. but I have to leave an open mind.
I can assure you that the B&M 80250 plug kit is very robust and reliable.
The washer provided has never failed. Hand tight with a small wrench is all that is needed.
It does not come with the Teflon tape (or pipe dope) needed for the plug, either.
Kira - I'm not trying to pick on you or call you out, but don't make this into a big deal; it ain't that complicated ... For those of us competent enough to figure out how to install it, they work great.
BTW: others market similar products
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/60175/10002/-1
https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-24513-65128.aspx?origin=keyword
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