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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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any recommendations for thread sealant on the transmission plug threads
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YEP!! Just one wrap is all it takes..
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Amazon.com: ARP 1009904 Thread Sealer 50 Ml: Automotive Amazon.com: ARP 1009904 Thread Sealer 50 Ml: Automotive
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Thank you, I just ordered some. I'm fancy too.
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Teflon tape. Start a few threads back on the plug, don't want any over lapping tape to shear off and end up in the trans.
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