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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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small drop of fluid from it so I am replacing the plug and washer. Seem to be having a hard time removing the washer and "limited slip fluid only" tag from the old plug. Also can't seem to get the washer off the new plug easily either. So my question is, can I just install the new plug without the tag? I don't want to bugger up anything trying to remove them.

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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Hmmmmm... I just replaced my gear oil recently and I don't remember having a "tag" there at all... And why are you trying to take the washer off the new bolt?

Here's the procedure I used:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1570951622-post2.html
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Hmmmmm... I just replaced my gear oil recently and I don't remember having a "tag" there at all... And why are you trying to take the washer off the new bolt?

Here's the procedure I used:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1570951622-post2.html
I was trying to remove the washer so I could put the tag between the bolt head and washer. I guess it's going on without the metal tag.
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I think the tag goes on the FILL PLUG!!!!! NOT the drain plug!!
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I think the tag goes on the FILL PLUG!!!!! NOT the drain plug!!
That is exactly what I am talking about. I had the leak at the FILL plug.
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That is exactly what I am talking about. I had the leak at the FILL plug.
I'm surprised that you would get a leak from the fill plug.......unless....it was over serviced.
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A vice, a small flathead screwdriver and a pair of pliers is the easiest way to remove a crush washer if you feel like you have to. Personally I'd just leave it off but that's JMHO...
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I'm surprised that you would get a leak from the fill plug.......unless....it was over serviced.
I think the washer was bad.
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Originally Posted by cdkcorvette7
A vice, a small flathead screwdriver and a pair of pliers is the easiest way to remove a crush washer if you feel like you have to. Personally I'd just leave it off but that's JMHO...
Personally I'd just leave it off but that's JMHO...
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Is it a SEMS ( captivated washer), or is it a loose washer? If it is not a SEMS (designed to stay in place as an assembly and not to be removed) then by all means go ahead and add the tag....which is shown in DeeGee's link sketch.

http://www.caparoatlasfastenings.com...ew.asp?pid=357

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A little dab of high temp gasket sealant on the threads should stop the leak. I use it all the time just to be sure.
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Hmmmmmm, just changed mine, did not see a washer and put the tag back on. No leak............
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