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: Fumoto Valve install question ? E.S.P. 03-19-2008, 11:20 AM To those of you who have installed a fumoto valve... Should a thread sealant (loctite) of sort be used before threading it into the oil pan? Any advise would be greatly appreciated as I will be plugging mine on next OC. Thanks in advance! DURAMAXJESSE 03-19-2008, 11:23 AM If I remember right I believe I put some thread sealant on mine. It won't hurt. I don't know if I would put loc tight on or not. But you will love your fumoto valve. THE TECH 03-19-2008, 12:21 PM Thread tape should do just fine. saratoga 03-19-2008, 12:36 PM Not necessary. Loc-Tite will not work in that situation anyhow since there will be engine oil on the threads in the pan. CtChevy427 03-19-2008, 12:44 PM The direction make no mention of any sealants etc. just the supplied gasket. No leaks yet.:) gahammerle 03-19-2008, 01:03 PM The regular plug doesn't need any sealant. Why would a Fumoto valve? THE TECH 03-19-2008, 01:37 PM The regular plug doesn't need any sealant. Why would a Fumoto valve? Good point! E.S.P. 03-19-2008, 01:44 PM Thanks for the advice folks...I'll go without sealant. Reason I asked was I came across an article for a Femco drain system (similar concept) which suggested thread sealant for installation. This got my mind turning on the fumoto, but the install directions don't mention it nor does the current plug require it. Probably worth 10 sec to check torque at each OCI :rolleyes: JIMMMY 03-19-2008, 04:27 PM Had Mr. GM GoodWrench GM QuickLube Bay Stealership Dude install it dry at first FREE oil change. Asked them if they had seen any with leaks - Nope. dnewton3 03-20-2008, 06:43 AM Thread sealant isn't necessary with a Fumoto. They provide a high quality gasket with the valve. It seals against the pan just like the plug that came with the Dmax, and nearly every other vehicle on the road. BTW - don't overtighten; it's just not necessary. After all, it's just gravity pushing the oil against the drain plug/valve. It's NOT under any pressure, to speak of. rudy fontana 03-20-2008, 01:40 PM I didnt use thread sealer either. Just the attached washer. diesel geezer 03-20-2008, 01:58 PM I installed mine a year ago as per instructions. No leaks yet. btfarm 03-20-2008, 02:50 PM I'll go ya one better... I installed mine with just the gasket and never had any leaks in my LLY, then when I traded it in I took the valve back out, replaced it with the original plug and put it in the LBZ with the same gasket and no sealant. That was over 55k ago and still dry as a bone. So, no... no sealant needed;) George Quigley 03-20-2008, 07:59 PM The direction make no mention of any sealants etc. just the supplied gasket. No leaks yet.:) X2 Cirrus 03-21-2008, 12:40 AM No leaks for me either!!! (using supplied Fumoto gasket) jawaring 03-21-2008, 12:59 AM No leaks on mine, just the supplied gasket. I suppose a little teflon tape wouldn't hurt. jedmax 03-22-2008, 02:37 AM No sealant, no problems. E.S.P. 03-23-2008, 04:20 PM I'll go ya one better... I installed mine with just the gasket and never had any leaks in my LLY, then when I traded it in I took the valve back out, replaced it with the original plug and put it in the LBZ with the same gasket and no sealant. That was over 55k ago and still dry as a bone. So, no... no sealant needed;) I'm definitely sold on not using any sealant now!:D | ||