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2010 rear diff plug leaks, washer replaced

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Texastaco2010, Apr 18, 2020.

  1. Apr 18, 2020 at 7:32 PM
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    Texastaco2010

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    My diff plug leaks even after i replaced the washer, leak before. Replaced fluid and now i continue to have seepage. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Not over filled as fluid does not come out when plug is removed
     
  2. Apr 18, 2020 at 7:35 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    I would try a new plug as well as a new seal.
     
  3. Apr 18, 2020 at 7:38 PM
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    Texastaco2010

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    Thank you hopefully that’ll fix it
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2020 at 8:09 PM
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    gotoman1969

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    Take a whiz wheel and clean up the mating surfaces, new drain plug and washer.
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2020 at 8:34 PM
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    Welp when i decided to check it, it was dark and didnt have my handy dandy cell phone on me
     
  7. Apr 18, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    Remove plug, replace plug and washer (crush style) and clean mating surface
     
  8. Apr 19, 2020 at 8:40 AM
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    Jimmyh

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    Why does he need to replace the plug if it isn't stripped?

    Clean the mating surfaces of both the plug and the differential. Install a new gasket/crush washer and tighten the plug.
     
  9. Apr 19, 2020 at 3:33 PM
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    winkel

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    Teflon tape. I use it on all of my drain and fill plugs, have for years. It works great.
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2020 at 4:43 PM
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    aficianado

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    You installed it to the correct torque? I would go a squooch tighter and see what happens.
     
  11. Apr 19, 2020 at 6:23 PM
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    Texastaco2010

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    Didn’t think of that. Isn’t their a Teflon tape for oil?
     
  12. Apr 19, 2020 at 6:24 PM
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    Yeah torqued it to spec but I’ll crank it a bit more
     
  13. Apr 19, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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    I see stripped threads in your future.

    Get the pink teflon tape if that is what you choose. It's a bit thicker and more dense than the white.
     
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