Above dnewton3 said of the B&G drain plug kit: "I've installed a lot of these over the years. Never one drip of leak when installed properly. Works great."
That is great. I'm glad they work.
ME: Nylon washers freak me out. How do you know what torque to use as reviewers say it comes with NO INSTRUCTIONS?
I do realize it's not a high pressure application and that this installation bears some similarities to an oil drain plug job (no musclemen need apply)
Many said they used copper washers -plural, one on each side not just the one they give you WITHOUT SAYING WHICH SIDE IT GOES ON.
Do I have to option to use fiber washers and Permatex Ultra Black sealer?
Seriously, I'd love to adapt a drain plug to my trannie pan.
I'd hate to be a jerk wasting $11 for a half-baked retail item when a $34 pan from Dorman is waiting to be shipped to my door.
Then again, Ford says my transmission (5R55E) requires 30K filter servicing so maybe a drain hole is something I don't need?
If seriously bad fluid drains, I will reconsider a drain hole so I can drain between filter changes. I do not want to play with cleaners etc. but I have to leave an open mind.