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Axel Fill Plugs Leak

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mickeykelley, Jun 5, 2019.

  1. Jun 5, 2019
    mickeykelley

    mickeykelley Well-Known Member

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    I hate oil leaks. Both the front and rear axel fill plugs leak and I'm pretty sure the front vent does too. I hate oil leaks. I've tried tightening them a little but to no avail. Oh, and did I mention I hate oil leaks? I'm thinking about using a little yellow Teflon tape meant for gas. Input?
     
  2. Jun 5, 2019
    mortten

    mortten I can’t put my finger on it 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Teflon tape, #2 permatex, pipe dope.
     
  3. Jun 5, 2019
    Howard Eisenhauer

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    Gear oil creeps through just about any path it can find. It looks worse than it really is just because it spreads out without evaporating.
     
  4. Jun 5, 2019
    Chilly

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    NPT plugs do not reliably seal without some form of sealant. There is a pipe thread designed to seal dry, it's NPTF or "dry-seal", and not as common. I prefer brass plugs and fittings because they are more likely to deform a bit to make a better seal, but I still use white pipe thread sealant.

    Never liked teflon tape for a joint that I plan to access. Just makes a mess of shredded teflon to deal with.
     
  5. Jun 5, 2019
    Glenn

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    X2!
     
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    Glenn

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    Just a bit of never sieze can also help quite a bit.
     
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    45es

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    Just use a good quality Teflon based pipe dope. Coat the threads and tighten it up. It just needs to be snug. Don't over tighten it.
     
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    PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    A gob of Permatex #2 always works for me.
     
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    duffer

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    Rectorseal!
     
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  10. Jun 6, 2019
    matt johnson

    matt johnson Caretaker of family Jeeps

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    I remember hearing or reading about Jeep oil leaks. It may have been on this this site.......
    Jeeps leaking oil is not an issue, it's when it stops leaking that you should be concerned.
     
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    mickeykelley

    mickeykelley Well-Known Member

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    I just hate crawling under to do something and coming out coated in mess. So yes I'm one of those guys that wipe off the grease fitting/joint after greasing, etc. And drips on the garage floor flat out drive me crazier.
     
  12. Jun 6, 2019
    sterlclan

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    Damn near killed him.
     
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    45es

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    Well it didn't leak. Lol
     
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    Glenn

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    :lol::lol::lol: Apparently you've heard the joke too.
     
  15. Jun 7, 2019
    sterlclan

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    Use rectorseal at my job so yeah I’ve heard it
     
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