Auto Parts: Rearend leaking at Fill Bolt?, dana 60 rearend, teflon tape

Question
Hello,
My older car has a Dana 60 rearend.  Lately, I've noticed a very small leak at the fill bolt.  There are just a few drops on the ground where the car has been parked the past few years and I can see a small amount of gear oil seeping from this hole.

I've never removed this plug bolt, but it looks like it's easy enough to remove with a wrench?

Can I put something like that thin plumber's tape on the threads of the bolt to seal it up?

Thanks a lot!  

Answer
Hi Brad,

Just cleaning it and reinstalling it should fix the leak but some teflon tape is cheap insurance for future leaks.

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