over torqued drain plug transfer case

By apollo18
October 19, 2017 in Maintenance, Oils/Fluids, Detailing & Rust Prevention

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apollo18

Posted October 19, 2017

I got my transfer case(borgwarner 4485) fluid changed by a buddy, he over torqued the drain plug and i noticed that i can see metal shavings in the corner of the bolt where its threaded into the transfer case. the fill plug was torqued properly. i also see that the drain plug is further into the threads then the fill plug.

its not leaking atm, and i dont think ill ever have to change the fluid again. is this something to worry about? there seemed to be some type of thread sealent/teflon tape that was reused.

is this something to worry about?

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