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Old 05-22-2007, 08:15 AM   #47 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by BajaCat
I changed the transfer case fluid this weekend and everything went smoothly, largely thanks to all the useful advice in this thread. However, when I cleaned the drain and fill plugs I noticed a white, rubberry substance on the outside threads. It doesn't look like a thread-locker, but something to seal the plugs from leaking. Does anyone know what this stuff is? Should I try to get some to keep the transfer case from leaking?

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The white stuff is a plumber's sealant. You can replace it with plumber's teflon tape. Wind it on counter clockwise (about 3 layers) and do not let any hang over to the inside of the plug.
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