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Old 06-18-2018, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by RngTrtl
please buy a torque wrench. they are not that expensive.
^^^ THIS!
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Old 06-18-2018, 03:10 PM
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I'm still wondering if you're using new crush washers on these drain plugs...
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Old 06-18-2018, 04:13 PM
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I used the washer they provided and it looks identical to the one that came off so I don’t think that should be a problem. As Wyovino mentioned, the original LN version wasn’t as robust and the plug itself ripped apart(plug head vs body). I will get a torque wrench shortly as well.
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Old 06-18-2018, 04:21 PM
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Why do they even call them crush washers on this car? They don’t crush at all.
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Old 06-18-2018, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Astro
I used the washer they provided and it looks identical to the one that came off so I don’t think that should be a problem. As Wyovino mentioned, the original LN version wasn’t as robust and the plug itself ripped apart(plug head vs body). I will get a torque wrench shortly as well.
We went away from the 10mm hex as people were over-torquing them. That combined with the fact that they were never designed to last a lifetime, they do occasionally break. That said, they have problems so far and few between that we gladly warranty them if we are asked politely about it.
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Old 06-23-2018, 06:08 PM
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Put new non-magnetic plug in, 9 quarts of oil, and then drove 700 miles without any issues. All is good.
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Old 06-23-2018, 10:54 PM
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I've converted from a torque wrench to a torque adapter, and am very happy with the versatility of it.
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Old 06-24-2018, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by islaTurbine
Why do they even call them crush washers on this car? They don’t crush at all.
Not so fast, the OP hasn't confirmed this yet.

Glad your oil filter's clean, OP.
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Old 06-24-2018, 11:12 PM
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Here's a picture of the magentic one with the crush washer...
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Old 06-25-2018, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Astro
Here's a picture of the magentic one with the crush washer...
Yup. That's the original magnetic drain plug we made with the 10mm hex. I'd venture to say that plug might have been 8-10 years old by now, going by revisions in the design.
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Old 06-25-2018, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 808Bill
Very important to have the correct torque on your new plug! It can vibrate out and off while driving. I had this happen to a brand new delivery truck that we bought and on it's first oil change the mechanics gopher never torqued to spec and we lost the motor 10 miles later.
^^Oh man! That's brutal...were you able to hold them accountable/prove it was their fault? Did they cop to it right away or did they try to fight it?
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Originally Posted by Charles Navarro
Yup. That's the original magnetic drain plug we made with the 10mm hex. I'd venture to say that plug might have been 8-10 years old by now, going by revisions in the design.
Charles, what is the new design?
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Old 06-26-2018, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Sneaky Pete
Charles, what is the new design?
There have been several revisions over the years.

The first change was to make the magnet flush on the face so it would be easier to clean.

Then we went back to an 8mm hex as people were able to put too much leverage on the 10mm hex.

The last change added compatibility for the the 9A1 engine, with the tapered end to provide clearance for the oil pan baffle in the 9A1.
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Old 06-26-2018, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ejdoherty911
18-19ft lbs of torque isn't much at all, would be very easy to over do it without a torque wrench. Hopefully all you need is a new drain plug, washer, and oil.
How do You mean? Drain plugs don't fail!
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Old 06-26-2018, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCal911t
Thirteen years is a long time to go between oil changes. Seriously though, did you use a new crush washer on the drain plug when you reinstalled it? Hopefully the pan isn't stripped.
He decided to do the oilchange for the first time by HIMSELF after 13 years! Bet it wasn't His first oil change in 13 years!
but if You have a better analnysis of the given information please let us know!
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