I have a 1996 carina E, 4A-FE engine. I changed the oil a few days ago, it dripped. I drained it out, cleaned around the plug hole with a wire brush as the sump pan was grubby and rusty to prevent anything getting onto the seating, refitted with a new copper washer (not the right size, couldn't get one. the centre hole was too big but I fitted it central.
The hex on the plug was worn and slipped on the torque spanner, so i did it up tight with an open-ender. It dripped overnight. Today i got a new drain plug, which came with a fibre washer, and drained, wiped, refitted, refilled. The fibre washer was 22mm and the flange on the plug is 21mm, probably doesn't matter. It is torqued up to 39Nm
It is still not a good seal. There were a couple of drips under the car when I came back with a mug of tea. However many times I wipe round the plug, the paper towel always has a trace of oil on it. I did not use any goo or sealant. The fibre washer was oily on the engine side but dry on the plug side. i have one spare fibre washer.
Any tips? I should have been able to fix this.
Haven't been able to get copper washers in the right size, it is 12mm ID and 21mm OD
Am I going to have to use (spits) goo?
The hex on the plug was worn and slipped on the torque spanner, so i did it up tight with an open-ender. It dripped overnight. Today i got a new drain plug, which came with a fibre washer, and drained, wiped, refitted, refilled. The fibre washer was 22mm and the flange on the plug is 21mm, probably doesn't matter. It is torqued up to 39Nm
It is still not a good seal. There were a couple of drips under the car when I came back with a mug of tea. However many times I wipe round the plug, the paper towel always has a trace of oil on it. I did not use any goo or sealant. The fibre washer was oily on the engine side but dry on the plug side. i have one spare fibre washer.
Any tips? I should have been able to fix this.
Haven't been able to get copper washers in the right size, it is 12mm ID and 21mm OD
Am I going to have to use (spits) goo?