Oil Change Help - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Hammer · 10-22-2006

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 · 10-22-2006

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

Hammer · 10-22-2006

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 · 10-22-2006

no tape on my 95

Bell Curve · 10-23-2006

No tape either.

10-23-2006

No tape, just the seal.

ralph92ZR1 · 10-23-2006

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

blackjack · 10-23-2006

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 · 10-23-2006

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 · 10-23-2006

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.

10-22-2006	#1
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Oil Change Help 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 __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

10-22-2006	#2
evl_twn Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 116	Re: Oil Change Help Mine didn't have teflon tape, just a sealing washer (metal on the outside, rubber on the inside) on the bolt.

10-22-2006	#3
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: Oil Change Help 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 __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

10-22-2006	#4
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: Oil Change Help no tape on my 95 __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

10-23-2006	#5
Bell Curve Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pineridge Posts: 341	Re: Oil Change Help No tape either.

10-23-2006	#6
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil Change Help No tape, just the seal.

10-23-2006	#7
ralph92ZR1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shillington, Penna. Posts: 67	Re: Oil Change Help No tape here either, just a seal. '92. __________________ [FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]Ralph E. Weise [/FONT]:) '92 ZR-1#473 Red/Red

10-23-2006	#8
blackjack Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: north of montreal Posts: 510	Re: Oil Change Help 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

10-23-2006	#9
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	Re: Oil Change Help 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. __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

10-23-2006	#10
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: Oil Change Help 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. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]