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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Ok so I took out my fuel drain plug and when I put it back in and put fuel in it fuel started to leak out of it... It's as tight as it can be. Any ideas how I can fix this?
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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Did you put a new aluminum crush washer on?
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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No. Cant find were to buy some.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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Default Re: Fuel drain plug leaking

Moat auto parts places should cary them. The dealership will definitely have them.

I can't remember, but it might be the same size as the one on the oil pan.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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i had this on my accord, i just went and bought a new drain plug and washer from honda and used a little teflon tape. been a year and has not leaked yet.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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drain the tank back out, completely. Add a good silicone and your done.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Default Re: Fuel drain plug leaking

Originally Posted by tyler124
Ok so I took out my fuel drain plug....
theres where you messed up....I never touch that sumbitch, theres never a good reason to take it out

but since you already did, make sure all the undercoating and gunk are cleaned off before reinstalling again
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