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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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Mine's leaking. Has been for a long time, but now it's really pissing itself. Where can I get a new one? There's no JY nearby, and I don't feel like driving 90 minutes to find a cheap piece of rubber. Can an OEM one be purchased from a parts store? Is there an alternative?

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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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Part# you need is 3723687. Go over to jeepoemparts.com and you can order one for around $3 or you could call your local dealership and compare the price. Other then that I don't know of anywhere else since crown doesn't seem to list one.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Just slap some duct tape on it.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Another more difficult option would be to buy a threaded drain plug that's larger then your drain hole, tap that hole for the new threaded plug and call it good. I have actually done this before, just make sure you use touch of thread sealer on it and it's golden.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by okcjeeper
Another more difficult option would be to buy a threaded drain plug that's larger then your drain hole, tap that hole for the new threaded plug and call it good. I have actually done this before, just make sure you use touch of thread sealer on it and it's golden.
Hmm... that sounds like more work than it's worth. I've also heard of using a turn-down style boat plug in place of the fill plug. Gonna call the Jeep dealer on my lunch break and see how much they'll charge me for the part# you gave.

This'll give me an excuse to change the fluids out anyways.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Bubble Gum?? Stryker suggested duct tape and a big cork might be able to plug it too.

I think they have standard pipe threads True. So you may be able to put a pipe plug in it from the hardware store. I know you can't buy milk in the town you are in, but can you buy a pipe plug???
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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They all leak, even new will leak slowly. The only option is to go toa HD cover.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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ok for the leak put a thin layer of RTV on the duct tape and call it good.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueXJ
Bubble Gum?? Stryker suggested duct tape and a big cork might be able to plug it too.

I think they have standard pipe threads True. So you may be able to put a pipe plug in it from the hardware store. I know you can't buy milk in the town you are in, but can you buy a pipe plug???
Haha, smartass. We DO have a hardware store, it's in a room behind the old restaurant. AND, the convenience stores carry milk now. AND, the dollar store started carrying dry stuff and milk. Eggs are still a problem though, but we've got chickens so we're surviving.

Called the stealership, and they have one in stock for $3.70. Gonna pick it up after work.

NEW QUESTION: How many quarts do the axles hold? Might as well change them both this weekend.

And since they leak just because... is there a way to help them out? RTV? Thick coat of bull **it?

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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Front D30 3.13 pints
Rear D35 3.50 pints

Info derived from Haynes Repair Manual 50010.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Thanks Blue.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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For the 8.25 I usede just over a quart of fluid
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by TrueBlueXJ
Thanks Blue.
No problem. Glad you can get milk now. Eggs may be the next cosmopolitan move for your town.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by xjjeepthing
For the 8.25 I used just over a quart of fluid
Hmmm, 4.4 pints is what my owners manual calls for. Last I checked, 2 pints = 1 quart. This is for a Chrysler 8.25.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Bought 2 quarts didnt use them both, and I gaurentee it was full.
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