View Full Version : Thread sealant on IRS differential drain and fill plugs
chjort
10-29-2019, 07:53 PM
I'm filling my IRS with gear lube. It appears there's some type of thread sealant on both the fill and drain plugs. Should I put some type of sealant on the plugs when I reinstall and if so what does everyone use for this?116883
Greg K
10-30-2019, 06:27 AM
Yes, you can use Permatex High Temp 59214
rich grsc
10-30-2019, 08:39 AM
They are pipe thread, you don't really need anything on them. They have no pressure on them so just snug them well, and it'll be OK.
Avalanche325
10-30-2019, 10:39 AM
I use Permatex thread sealant.
rich is correct, but I hate leaks. The down side of using sealant is that you need to clean the old sealant off each time.
David Williamson
10-30-2019, 03:58 PM
on pipe thread I use teflon paste, if you do it up dry it will likely leak. I don't like teflon tape because little pieces can come off and get into bearings and plug off small oil passages.
David W
mlewis
10-30-2019, 06:53 PM
Yes, you can use Permatex High Temp 59214
2x on Permatex High Temp