oil plug
-
92astro
Topic author - I finally get the smurf thing
- Posts: 216
- Joined: Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:37 pm
- Location: oklahoma
oil plug
i am just wondering does the oil plug suppose to have a gasket? it does not leak but i also have a 1989 chevy truck z-71 pack. with a 350 it has a gasket on the oil plug it does not leak either.??
bryan in oklahoma i have a 1992 chevy astro with 174,000 miles runs and drives very good with a couple of issues nothing major future mods: 350 smallblock v-8 simple and easy!!, tach, rims and others!!current mods:15%tinted windows
-
Southern
- I finally get the smurf thing
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:08 pm
- Location: Carol Stream, IL
Re: oil plug
My 92 Astro factory oil plug does not have a conventional gasket. I appears that there is a built in o-ring near the head that prevents oil from dripping.
92 Astro Conversion Van 2WD
Vin Z Engine
Eaton Posi
Vin Z Engine
Eaton Posi
Re: oil plug
mine has none of the above and does not leak.
my jeeps are the same way, no o ring, no gasket
my jeeps are the same way, no o ring, no gasket
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
-
Cobra
- ASV Supporter
- Posts: 1750
- Joined: Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:31 pm
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 1 time
Re: oil plug
mine has a copper one and my 92 had a plastic one it's apparently not needed tho... i guess as long as torqued to spec
1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
-
GnarliSafari
- I sleep in my van
- Posts: 352
- Joined: Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:18 am
Re: oil plug
mine has a white plastic washer type gasket, however I bottom out so much that it has been ground down quite a bit over the years it is now split in half, the plug itself is also quite ground down, but I never have issues with leaking. I cant imagine adding one would exactly be a bad idea, but if it aint broke why fix it?
99 SLT Safari AWD, G80/GT4 rear, Burgundy, 196,000 and counting (strictly AMSOIL) flowmaster 40series muffler no more cat, K&N Kone Filter, roll pan, 255/60/15 rubbers mounted to 15x8.5 inch American Racing Tailgunner wheels, billet grille, CB Radio, Alpine Deck, Shag carpet, the list goes on....
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
Re: oil plug
yep torqued to spec...that feels about right....Cobra wrote:mine has a copper one and my 92 had a plastic one it's apparently not needed tho... i guess as long as torqued to spec
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....