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Old 01-13-2016, 04:57 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by kjc2050 View Post
I'm on my 3rd drain plug. I over torqued the first one and damaged it internally; I carefully torqued the next two to the proper spec. The 2nd one leaked, and the 3rd one (currently installed) leaks.
When you over tightened the drain plug, you may have distorted the sump cover opening enough to cause the other leaks.
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