Gear Oil Drain Plug

[philr]

Originally Posted by Gene563

Hey,
I have had a small leak from my gear oil drain plug. I'm not sure if I used a new washer in previous oil changes or not ... I can't seem to find replacements anywhere.
I was wondering if anyone had a line on replacement washers, or better yet, a superior type of washer.
I have been considering coating the existing washer with silicone on the next oil change.
This is only a minor leak ... more prominent when not ridden for a while. Even so, the leak is only about one drip per day; with only an ounce of oil, that could become a problem.
This is a 150cc TaoTao with 1,700 miles.

Permatex (Part #59214) High Temperature Thread Sealant

[Irish]

The reason that I suggested the tape is that you can eventually remove & replace it. With sealant , you have to remove it the next time that you take the plug (drain plug) out. Removing sealant can be a bitch! Irish

[Gene563]

Thanks for the replies.
Does no one make a superior washer, other than aluminum. I was thinking of something like the ones I have for my daughter's RAV4, that appear to be a fibrous paper on an aluminum core.