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Old 05-15-2019, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by tangofox007 View Post
The sealing ring is stuck in place. No doubt about it.

If you don't have a replacement or just don't want to remove the existing seal, spread a layer of RTV or pipe dope on the seal before reinstalling the plug.
Thank you. Thought so, but additional eyes make all the difference in being sure.

I’ll be pulling the plug at least once more in the near term. Certainly not opposed to removing it, just need to be deliberate about the how, given that I’m doing it laying on my back on the ground with poor access.

Otherwise the recommendation for how to help it seal is also appreciated.

Thanks!
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