Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Drainplugs

[Mingoglia]

Just curious... I just ordered a new drainplug from Genos. There were two plugs, one for '94 -'01 truck and one for '89-'93 and '02 trucks. I was wondering what they changed on the drainplug in '02 to make it not the same as the '94-'01. Is there a differnet oil pan on '02 trucks?



Mike

'01 3500 5-speed EZ

 

[Mingoglia]

Guess no one gives a crap...

 

[kaffine krazed]

I am not positive but I think the 02 drain plug will fit on the 94-01 trucks the 02 just incoperates the sealing washer into the drain plug itself. If you are familiar with the drain plugs that Dodge uses on their engines where there is a rubber washer built onto the head of the drain plug that is what the 02 Cummins drain plug is.

 

[LBTRS]

No, the 02 oil drain plug is a different size. The 01 and earlier plugs have a larger diameter and will not work with the 02's.

 

[Texas Diesel]

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[EMDDIESEL]

Did you get the NEW super plug with the built in Magnet?, or the older heavy duty one with the "Add on" magnet? I have had both, i love the new version, although you need a massive socket to put it on which warrants a 1/2 drive torque wrench.

 

[Mingoglia]

Yeah, I got the new one with the built in magnet. It was $21. 95. I haven't had any problems with my existing plug (always torque to 44 ft/lbs like the manual says) but I figured if everyone else is getting new plugs that I need a new plug (I'd hate to have the problem when I'm lying under the truck in the AZ heat pi$$ed off that it won't hold oil because of a bum plug)... I sure hope everyone doesn't decide to jump off a bridge because I'd be through.



I noticed Geno's says to torque to 40 ft/lbs. Is this what everyone does, or do they use 44? It probably doesn't make much of a difference and I have a 1/2" torque wrench so I should be all set.



Mike