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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Just realized yesterday when I drained my rear diff that the drain plugs use crush washers. I've heard that the use of them isn't necessary, and I've also heard that the replacement of them isn't necessary unless they are mangled.

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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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You'll be good to go.. i never replace the crush washers.. They seal up real well...

The only time I do is on brake lines because they are subject to high pressures.
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Used the old one on mine,,,so far so good!!
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Agree. Used the old ones without any problems.
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Sweet. I've got some magnetic drain plugs on the way from Chip @ CCA and was curious. He includes a new one for the oil drain.

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Sweet. I've got some magnetic drain plugs on the way from Chip @ CCA and was curious. He includes a new one for the oil drain.

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