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shu92870 · 06-07-2020, 09:19 PM

So I did a differential fluid change.
The lil rubber washer must’ve fallen out during cleaning.
Of course it’s the drain plug.
Will it leak?
OK to leave it out till next change?
ALSO
The plugs had a decent amount of magnetized dust.
No metal pieces just a thick amount of goop.
That NORMAL?
Its last pic

olblue75 · 06-07-2020, 10:34 PM

Very normal on the goop
An Rock Auto has drain plug with new gasket.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ain+plug,12285

shu92870 · 06-07-2020, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

Very normal on the goop
An Rock Auto has drain plug with new gasket.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ain+plug,12285

Thanks.
I’ve already installed my original
AND
Filled with fluid.
Will there be a leak issue?

BAH2SS · 06-08-2020, 12:20 AM

Well, i never replace any drain plug lol.
not only the camaro, any car i've ever owned and never leaked.

'10CamaroDude · 06-08-2020, 01:23 AM

You don't need a new gasket or crush washer.

Teflon tape the threads, or spin the threads in some gasket maker. If you use a
gasket maker, let it set before putting the gear oil in. I just did mine, and I actually
reused the washers, but wrapped the threads in Teflon tape. NO LEAKS.

I had a 2003 Silverado, the oil plug leaked. I just spin the threads on some sealant,
wait a half hour, good to go, never leaked. Yes, you can buy new stuff, but when
you pull the plug and then realize you need it, it's too late... So, that worked, so I
just kept on doing it that way.

30 minute Gasket Maker is great!

ariZona28 · 06-08-2020, 02:23 AM

My take on this is you discovered the seal AFTER you installed the plug and filled diff. Yes, it may cause a nuisance leak after driving around. Clean out your drain pan, pull that drain plug and install seal. Refill with same fluid. The magnetic munge on the drain plug you previously found is normal.

shu92870 · 06-12-2020, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariZona28

My take on this is you discovered the seal AFTER you installed the plug and filled diff. Yes, it may cause a nuisance leak after driving around. Clean out your drain pan, pull that drain plug and install seal. Refill with same fluid. The magnetic munge on the drain plug you previously found is normal.

Yeah I installed the drain plug without the rubber washer. I wasn’t paying attention. Then saw the washer sitting in The oil waste tank after I had already filled the differential.

'10CamaroDude · 06-12-2020, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shu92870

Yeah I installed the drain plug without the rubber washer. I wasn’t paying attention. Then saw the washer sitting in The oil waste tank after I had already filled the differential.

If it is not leaking, then leave it be. Keep the washer till next time.

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-12-2020, 04:06 PM

I know that you said you found the washer AFTER, but just for future reference, and if this happens to anyone else, the top and bottom plugs are the same Part #.

You could have just put the one with the washer as the drain plug, then ordered a new one for the fill and replaced it without losing much.

'10CamaroDude · 06-12-2020, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

I know that you said you found the washer AFTER, but just for future reference, and if this happens to anyone else, the top and bottom plugs are the same Part #.

You could have just put the one with the washer as the drain plug, then ordered a new one for the fill and replaced it without losing much.

As he said, he didn't notice till after it was all done, so he was not in a
position to make that conscience decision. You knowledge that in the first
sentence, then make that statement in the 2nd, like he knew the washer
was missing before installing the drain plug, to use the washer from the top plug.

Can't have it both ways.

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-13-2020, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '10CamaroDude

As he said, he didn't notice till after it was all done, so he was not in a
position to make that conscience decision. You knowledge that in the first
sentence, then make that statement in the 2nd, like he knew the washer
was missing before installing the drain plug, to use the washer from the top plug.

Can't have it both ways.

Because he had the picture of them both out, I assumed he noticed it was missing then, but wanted to put them back as they came out. My apologies for not noticing that he noticed after they were reinstalled.

I read it as he knew it was missing but only found it after it was all put back together.

shu92870 · 06-13-2020, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Because he had the picture of them both out, I assumed he noticed it was missing then, but wanted to put them back as they came out. My apologies for not noticing that he noticed after they were reinstalled.

I read it as he knew it was missing but only found it after it was all put back together.

Yeah sorry for the confusion guys. I didn’t explain what all transpired that well and pics didn’t help.

I’ll save the rubber washer for next change. May come sooner as I may add a rear differential cooler.

06-07-2020, 09:19 PM	#1
shu92870 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 196	DAMN-Important? So I did a differential fluid change. The lil rubber washer must’ve fallen out during cleaning. Of course it’s the drain plug. Will it leak? OK to leave it out till next change? ALSO The plugs had a decent amount of magnetized dust. No metal pieces just a thick amount of goop. That NORMAL? Its last pic Attached Images

06-07-2020, 10:34 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Very normal on the goop An Rock Auto has drain plug with new gasket. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ain+plug,12285 __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

06-08-2020, 12:20 AM	#4
BAH2SS Stigs Bahraini Cousin Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bahrain Posts: 222 View My Garage	Well, i never replace any drain plug lol. not only the camaro, any car i've ever owned and never leaked. __________________ 2015 CAMARO 1LE

06-08-2020, 02:23 AM	#6
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,230	My take on this is you discovered the seal AFTER you installed the plug and filled diff. Yes, it may cause a nuisance leak after driving around. Clean out your drain pan, pull that drain plug and install seal. Refill with same fluid. The magnetic munge on the drain plug you previously found is normal. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

06-12-2020, 04:06 PM	#9
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	I know that you said you found the washer AFTER, but just for future reference, and if this happens to anyone else, the top and bottom plugs are the same Part #. You could have just put the one with the washer as the drain plug, then ordered a new one for the fill and replaced it without losing much. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

06-08-2020, 01:23 AM	#5
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 739 View My Garage	You don't need a new gasket or crush washer. Teflon tape the threads, or spin the threads in some gasket maker. If you use a gasket maker, let it set before putting the gear oil in. I just did mine, and I actually reused the washers, but wrapped the threads in Teflon tape. NO LEAKS. I had a 2003 Silverado, the oil plug leaked. I just spin the threads on some sealant, wait a half hour, good to go, never leaked. Yes, you can buy new stuff, but when you pull the plug and then realize you need it, it's too late... So, that worked, so I just kept on doing it that way. 30 minute Gasket Maker is great!