Oil Change Help

[Hammer]

Hey Guys,

I am changing oil for the first time since owning my car and have a quick question. When I removed the drain plug it appeared that there was teflon tape on it. There doesn't seem to be any info in the service manual on this particular item so I am wondering if any of you have done this before. Any leakage problems not using the teflon tape?

Thanks

[evl_twn]

Mine didn't have teflon tape, just a sealing washer (metal on the outside, rubber on the inside) on the bolt.

[Hammer]

I looked on the CSK, autozone and Napa sites and it looks like they only have the fiber seal available. I'll call the dealer tomorrow. Might have to go with the fiber and teflon tape this time.

Thanks

[Corvette95]

no tape on my 95

[Bell Curve]

No tape either.

[Jeffvette]

No tape, just the seal.

[ralph92ZR1]

No tape here either, just a seal. '92.

:thumbsup:

[blackjack]

actually,the teflon tape routine is done by a lot of garages,for added sealing...i do it on a lot of bikes,specially the ones that seem to have some thread wear,which is not uncommon with aluminum oilpans
blackjack
91/1735

[DaveK]

As far as I know if it's the white teflon tape it should never be used anywhere near petroleum products (such as oil) as it breaks down and can form small gritty particles that can cause damage or block up essential small holes.

I had that happen several years ago on a drag car I worked on - the injectors got blocked with the stuff.

[Hammer]

The GM seal had to be ordered so I went to Autozone and just got the fiber one they have for the Z. No other problems. Thanks a lot for all the replies guys.

But, some great news for everyone on oil filters, they stock the Bosch 3401 that is recommended by Marc Haibeck. I got two at only $5.99 each, what a bargain. CSK wanted $7.99 and you gotta order them.

[buddyboy]

Mine also is the rubber inside the washer. I ordered one from my dealer and they tried to give me the wrong thing. It was just an oversized washer at a cost of $7.44. They said there was one more posibility and they would try again. Does anyone have a part number for the washer with the rubber in it? That would be a big help.


92 ZR-1 #330 White/White

[buddyboy]

Mine is also the washer with the rubber on the inside. Does anyone have a part number for this washer?

92 ZR-1 #330 White/White

[buddyboy]

Mine is also the washer with the rubber on the inside. I have tried to get a new washer, but I always get the wrong thing.:cry: Does anyone out there have a part number for this washer?:???:


92 ZR-1 #330 White/White

[Jason 91]

The part number is 10174313. I just picked one up.

Jason

[buddyboy]

Thanks for the part number. It is what I was looking for. Picked it up this morning.:dancing Salty washer $11.07!:-x


92 ZR-1 #330 White/White

[guinnessdood]

Thanks for the part number. It is what I was looking for. Picked it up this morning.:dancing Salty washer $11.07!:-x


92 ZR-1 #330 White/WhiteWell...if you woulda went to NAPA you coulda got it for a lot less.....

Oil Drain Plug Oil Drain Plug Washer
(GM #10110927 & 10174313)
NAPA #7041927 NAPA #7041041

[Jason 91]

Uly, is it the same as the GM part or is it fiber? Not sure which would be better, but I thought the NAPA part was different.

Thanks,

Jason

[Hammer]

I ended up using the fiber washer from Autozone. Cost $1.19.
I wasn't going to Bloomington and it works just fine.

[guinnessdood]

Uly, is it the same as the GM part or is it fiber? Not sure which would be better, but I thought the NAPA part was different.

Thanks,

JasonIt's the same as the GM part...it's rubber.