Lower unit drain plugs

[greenriverman1]

The only thing I know that might help is the next time you take the plug out try putting more elbow grease on the screwdriver! lol

All joking aside I do think you have a good question there.

I think all of the plugs are like that. Any time you put a steal screw or bolt into aluminum it will seize unless you use anti seize compound on the threads. I would not do this without talking to my engine tech. I do not put the compound on my drain plug or vent plug for fear that it might vibrate out.

[Embrey]

The only thing I know that might help is the next time you take the plug out try putting more elbow grease on the screwdriver! lol

All joking aside I do think you have a good question there.

I think all of the plugs are like that. Any time you put a steal screw or bolt into aluminum it will seize unless you use anti seize compound on the threads. I would not do this without talking to my engine tech. I do not put the compound on my drain plug or vent plug for fear that it might vibrate out.

why would you need to talk to an engine tech? its just a bolt

[the_donger]

Probably to talk to the tech about the chemicals in the no-sieze to make sure nothing in that would mess up the engine. Just a guess...

[Bronze_Back]

Make sure the screw you replace it with has a magnetic end to capture the metal in the oil.

[Embrey]

Probably to talk to the tech about the chemicals in the no-sieze to make sure nothing in that would mess up the engine. Just a guess...

mmm, well since the lower unit plug is no where close to the engine, id say its fine. lol. antiseize on threads wont hurt anything...