Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Gasket Needed

[Larry B.]

I put magnetic drains plugs on my '61 & '65. I have tried the neoprene and copper gasket and oil still seeps from the plug. Anyone have a gasket that seals and where to get one? Thanks. Happy 4th

[Clem Z.]

Re: Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Gasket Needed

these are what i use. http://www.gen-aircraft-hardware.com/stat-o-seal.asp

[Joe L.]

Re: Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Gasket Needed

these are what i use. http://www.gen-aircraft-hardware.com/stat-o-seal.asp

clem and Larry-----


These seals are essentially the same as the GM #14090908. These are probably the best seals that GM ever offered for the drain plug application but they are, by no means, leak-proof.

GM has an improved sealing system which came along later. It uses a special "torque-limiting" drain plug with a special rubber seal which has controlled compression due to the "torque-limiting" plug. These can pretty much eliminate any seepage. Unfortunately, as far as I know they are only available in metric sizes. English sizes have been "orphaned" as far the OEM manufacturers are concerned.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Gasket Needed

I use just a tiny bit of ARP thread sealant and the annoying oil drain plug leaks go away.

[Dick W.]

Re: Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Gasket Needed

Loctite PST (pipe sealant w/teflon) seals the plug very effectively. Also lubricates the threads for ease of disassembly the next time.

[Larry B.]

Re: Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Gasket Needed

Thanks Guys!