Mike Molloy Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Definitive answer required! Should there or should there not be a Dowty seal on the anti-cav tank drain plug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 No. Doesn't need one. Peterid=teal> 253 BHP K-seriesteeth.gif, no gearboxbum.gifid=red> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Should I be able to remove the sump plug from the bottom of the apollo tank? I tried at the weekend and could not shift it at all. Do I need to speak to the fitting dealer about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Well, you should certainly be able to remove it, but take care not to bend/twist the rather soft ali. For sealing, I use PTFE tape. JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Cheers John. Thought as much. Will speak to the fitting dealer in the morning. Could not shift the bugg3r. Tried with sump plug socket & Ratchet, then tried an impact driver - still no joy sad.gif Oh well, at least the filter came off, and about another 1.5 - 1.75 litres of oil drained out of the system. Will let you know the outcome Regards, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I use a Ford g/box drain plug washer (fibre) on this plug. Result:- No leaks and easy removal when required! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Mav If you think about it, when you remove the filter (which is lower than the tank) most of the oil will drain, except what's below the lower hose (teacup?). Bearing in mind there'll be 6 litres plus going in, the final dilution will be 99.5% fresh oil; so why worry? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 Mick, Thanks.thumbsup.gif That was what I thought, but still I should be able to undo the drain plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaughnessy Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Perhaps that final teacup below the lower hose is where all the crap, swarf, bits of metal, etc. lives. Stagnant pools of any fluid should be flushed out. Yes, I know it should all get picked up by the filter, but you never know. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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