Rebel Transfer Case Fill/Drain Plug Question

[reconshaun]

I had to have a module replaced in the transfer case of my Rebel before I could get it off the lot back in January. I was under my truck yesterday and noticed that the fill and drain plugs on the transfer case looked backed out with quite a few threads showing. Not only that, but the threads were wrapped in what looked like Teflon tape. I have never seen any drain plug on any vehicle wrapped in Teflon tape let alone having threads exposed. I used a 3/8” socket with extension to check them and they seemed tight. Something just doesn’t seem right to me. Anyone have any input? I’ve attached pictures below. Thanks in advance.

 

[Tom488]

Those are NPT (national pipe tapered) pipe plugs. Like the name suggests, they have tapered threads, and are meant to seal as they get tightened. They're not intended to seat flush - more like a cork in a bottle. The teflon tape seals between the threads.

Nothing to worry about here.