RE: [ST] Re: minor annoyance- drain plug oil leak

[david.funk@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Annealing is heating then SLOW cooling


> >> Sunday's oil and filter change resulted in a slow drip from the
> drain plug.
> 
> David wrote:
> >Before reusing a copper washer, heat it until it GLOWS bright. Then
> drop it into water. As soon as its cool and dry its ready to use.<
> 
> AKA annealing.  
> 
> And just 'cos no one else asked: did you torque the drain plug (25nm /
> 18 ft/lb)?  It will either come up to torque (this is good) or it
> won't (bad!).  
> --
> Rick in Oregon
> '01 Sprint ST
> 
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