Second LN magnetic drain plug failure

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by san rensho

Sounds like that might be the problem. Now that I think about it, since I got the car, there has been a slight weep at the drain plug. But I have inspected the drain hole closely, thinking it was a stuck crush washer or an imperfection and I couldn't see anything.

I guess I'll get a new sump plate and see what happens.

You may not need a new sump plate if the existing one can be cleaned up or de-burred.

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

You may not need a new sump plate if the existing one can be cleaned up or de-burred.

Thanks. I'll take it to a machine shop and have them take a look at it.

[woodsman]

Filing at right angles will produce a flat surface. You wouldn't have to remove the plate.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by woodsman

Filing at right angles will produce a flat surface. You wouldn't have to remove the plate.

The plug actually sits in a recess, so filing it will be difficult: