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Brucen
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 07:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The owners manual for my 06 xb12Ss says to use Loctite 565 thread sealant on the drain plug when reinstalling after draining the oil. I can't find this at any of my local parts places. Is there an equivalent Permatex or other product? My local NAPA had a couple of types of Permatex thread sealer & I am wondering if any of these would work.
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Tank_bueller
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I, honestly, would not use loctite on the drain plugs.

As long as the crush washer is in good shape/new, it should hold the torque just fine.

I would not put loctite on anything that came in direct contact with precious fluids.

my $.02
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Brucen
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 10:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Are you thinking of the red or blue loctite thread locker? 565 is a sealer to keep the oil in & I think also to help keep the drain bolt from vibrating out.
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Jackbequick
Posted on Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 10:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Loctite 565 is not a thread locker, it is a thread sealant. Here is the maker's description "Formulated specifically for metal, tapered pipe thread fittings, 565 PST® replaces Teflon® tape and pipe dopes. Cures rapidly to withstand 10,000 psi. Perfect as a replacement for pre-coated parts. Prevents galling and protects mated threaded areas from rust and corrosion."

Non hardening Permatex would provide a similar seal against leaks if you can't find the called for stuff.

The drain plug on my M2 has an o-ring for sealing and is made so that it pulls into metal-to-metal contact while, at the same time applying some sealing pressure to the o-ring without crushing/destroying it. Looks like a good design. No sealants are called for in the service manual.

Jack
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Tank_bueller
Posted on Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 08:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The drain plug on my M2 has an o-ring for sealing and is made so that it pulls into metal-to-metal contact while, at the same time applying some sealing pressure to the o-ring without crushing/destroying it.

That sounds familiar, my 03'XB is the same.
("crush washer"....what was I thinking?? )
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Jackbequick
Posted on Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 11:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It makes sense that they would all be the same or about the same. I don't know the XB12S and why they would call for a pipe thread sealant. If it was a different kind of plug bolt or tapered pipe thread plug maybe...

Jack
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Rageonthedl
Posted on Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 12:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

or you can just do like i do and get 2 new plugs that come with new o rings and have that stuff on the threads.
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