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Thanks, is there a diagram anywhere that I could use to get it back to stock. The car is pretty much as it came from the factory.

presently, there are no lines

I have a 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T, and it's my first Mopar. I'm working on the rust in the trunk, and was wondering if one of you Mopar experts can tell me what this part is called; I attached two photos. This part is located on the passenger side on the trunk floor pan behind the right wheel...

coloradodave, Thanks for the info. That is a rather high torque spec for an oil pan drain plug. I don't think I'd try it on the 440 cu

Car Nut, Thanks, your Post got me curious, so I looked at drain plug specs for all Dodge Engines for 1970. I also looked at drain plug specs for my other vehicles. 1965 Skylark GS 425 cu 25-to-35 ft lb 1991 Chev Suburban 350 cu 16 ft lb 1994 Pontiac Bonne 3800 V6 30 ft lb On all Dodge...

ga66mopar, Thanks for the info, the Pan could well be the problem. I've checked it and it wouldn't hurt to check the Pan area again.

Car Nut, Being this is my first Mopar (70 Coronet R/T, 440 Mag) I follow the "1970 Dodge Charger/Coronet Service Manual". Group 9-102, Torque ft. lbs. 20.

hyde-park, Thanks much for getting back to me. Your suggestion(s) are appreciated. That oil spot on the garage floor, though small was a bit annoying.

hyde-park, Thanks, I always check both the plug and pan threads, and use brake clean. However, never thought to use RTV silicone. When I use the Black RTV; should I let RTV setup for an hour or so?

wyrmrider, Thanks, I didn't think of that; I should have some in my fastener parts box.

WileERobby, Thanks, the Pan surface around the threaded area doesn't look scored and appears to be flat. I'm going up to Harbor Freight to get an assortment of copper crush washers (as soon as I finish the two page list of things to do from my wife).

wyrmrider, The 1970 Dodge Charger/Coronet Service Manual says 20 ft. lbs torque

69Bee, I'll take a good look at the Pan, thanks

Beanhead, Thanks for the information. I've had a problem on one of the front brake hoses leaking at the caliper on my old suburban, and I had to tighten that caliper bolt A LOT. Sounds like a similar problem. I'll also try a little more on the tighten. thanks, Richard

Dennis H, I used a Click type Torque Wrench set for 20 ft. lbs. (Factory Specs are 20 ft. lbs.) and then tightened maybe an 1/8 to a 1/4 turn more, thanks,