Oil Drain Plug gaskets part number??


bonehead

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(Reposted this in the "Oil Change" FAQ thread in the hopes of getting a quick answer)

Happy New Year, and long time, no hear, my GT brethren.

I attempted to change my oil this morning to start off the year. Everything going fine up until I pulled the drain plugs in the reservoir and the pan. The gaskets were absolutely shredded. Noticed some oil drops on the pan and on the underside of the belly pan. Have to assume the oil seeped through these sad gaskets. Can see in the second pic, there appears to be a rubber O-ring that sits directly against the drain bolt (which are in good condition) and a separate rubber gasket (which is the part that was shredded on all three). Had some rubber gaskets lying around that I attempted to use as a substitute but they're too big (third pic). It being New Year's Day, I just loosely replaced the plugs after draining the oil and obviously had to stop at this point with the car stranded on the lift. Anyone have a part number for the gasket that I'm praying the local dealer's parts counter has or can get quickly?
 

twobjshelbys

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Did you try a hardware store like Ace that has O-rings and gaskets in the trays??? O-Rings are standard sizes.
 
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bonehead

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Did you try a hardware store like Ace that has O-rings and gaskets in the trays??? O-Rings are standard sizes.
I didn't try anything yet. Nothing is open today. But I'd rather just get the part from a Ford parts counter and know it fits rather than fumbling through a tray of 1000 O-rings and gaskets that may or may not fit.
 

fjpikul

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Why not just go with Kendalls drain system? He gives you everything you need. No guessing and makes it much easier.
 
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bonehead

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Why not just go with Kendalls drain system? He gives you everything you need. No guessing and makes it much easier.
The Fumoto valves? Have to find the link. Does the kit come for replacements for all 3 plugs?

EDIT: found it. https://www.cooltechllc.com/ford-gt...6-ford-gt-oil-drain-care-convenience-kit.html

Still uses conventional plugs for the 2 in the pan. Still have to supply the O-ring and gasket for these....which is the predicament I'm in now
 
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fjpikul

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I don't know but I guess you just order 3 of them Kendall is in the process of moving into a new home, but I am sure he should have it on his website for Cooltec
 

HOOKED ON GT

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Get hold of Kendal and get the Fumoto valve.

Would've been nice if Ford had built an access panel in this location
 

bonehead

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Get hold of Kendal and get the Fumoto valve.

Would've been nice if Ford had built an access panel in this location
My car is on a lift at a friend’s house. I don’t want to take up space in his garage if I can get the gaskets first. Can always do the valve at the next change.

Has anyone else had these gaskets disintegrate like this? Are these meant to be changed at every interval? Multiple oil threads across the forum and not one person has mentioned the possibility of needing to have spare gaskets handy. Or does my terrible DIY luck strike again?
 

GT@50

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The gasket should work a few times
 

mmlcobra

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Don't stress!
Just take the time to do it the right way.
You know what I mean.
Best,
Mark
 

bonehead

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FYI suitable replacement is NAPA 704-1982. Thanks @The Grey Ghost
 

HighHP

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You can by Ford plug and gasket, no guessing on o-ring.

Part Number:
YS4Z-6730-AA
 

bonehead

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You can by Ford plug and gasket, no guessing on o-ring.

Part Number:
YS4Z-6730-AA
Yes available but cheapest I found online was around $9 per gasket + shipping. None of the local dealers have them and one wanted $18/gasket!!!
The NAPA part works and was $7 for three of them
 

HighHP

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Yes available but cheapest I found online was around $9 per gasket + shipping. None of the local dealers have them and one wanted $18/gasket!!!
The NAPA part works and was $7 for three of them
That is good to know. I will add it to my parts list.
 
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