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Subject:Re: How do I stop this oil leak?
From:David Schwarze
Date:Mon, 1 May 1995 11:14:38 -0700 (PDT)

Jonny Miner writes:
> 
> I've got a pretty steady oil leak dripping off the little nuts 
> surrounding the oil drain plug on my '71. I've replaced the paper 
> gaskets, the brass washers, the little nuts and even the entire round 
> metal plate with no success. How the hell do I stop this thing?!

Try permatexing the mating surfaces (shuddup Steve ;]).  But be prepared
to do some cleaning next time you take it off.

-David

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SAIC Comsystems, San Diego Calif.  '73 Capri GT 2800            (Da Beast)
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