Oil Leak, Oil Strainer Location Options

[martinef1963]

I have changed the seals and crush washer of the oil strainer twice and I continue to have an oil leak. I cleaned the area and rechecked and it appears to be coming from were the lid and the engine case meet.

I used a little Permatex High Tack Gasket Sealant, but no help. I have been careful not to over tighten the crush washer (twice).

Is it okay to seal the lid with Permatex Gasket Maker? Has anyone had to do this, also can there be another reason for this? If it is alright to use a gasket maker is Permatex the way to go?

I understand these engine leak oil, but I think the puddle that I am getting is too much for a day or two.

thanks,

Fern

[luskesq]

There are no 8 mm bolts on the oil sump plate on a 1.7 but I'm not certain what engine you have. I had a similar problem with my taco plate, in fact replaced the o-ring and crush washers several times with no sucess. Last time I used a little amount of Permatex non-hardening gasket sealer on the threads of the two bolts holding the plate on. That took care of that annoying leak.

If the sump plate isn't warped are you sure that you are tightening it enough? If you in fact are, I'd probably try some permatex but I would hope that others have a better suggestion.

Oil leaks are annoying so good luck,

Keith