Slight oil leak from screw next to oil filter, Oil leak |
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Slight oil leak from screw next to oil filter, Oil leak |
tsvo |
Jul 26 2018, 08:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have a 1973 1.7. I noticed a small puddle on my garage floor this morning. I cleaned it up and have not seen any more. I looked under the car and I think it is coming from the small screen next to the oil filter. Can anyone tell me what this is and what I need to fix it? It seems tight, is there a seal? It was above 90 degrees when I drove it. Could it be related to heat?
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iankarr |
Jul 26 2018, 08:47 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Behind that screw is the oil pressure relief valve. There should be a crush washer between the cap and the case. I think I see it peeking out around the cap. Try putting a new washer in and see if that helps. Or maybe some Yamabond. Just don't use a thin blade screwdriver to tighten the cap (like the PO did). Use a tool that matches the slot as closely as possible. What weight oil are you running? It's possible that thinner viscocity oil may leak more under hot conditions. Don't forget to check and top off your oil level.
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tsvo |
Jul 26 2018, 09:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Behind that screw is the oil pressure relief valve. There should be a crush washer between the cap and the case. I think I see it peeking out around the cap. Try putting a new washer in and see if that helps. Or maybe some Yamabond. Just don't use a thin blade screwdriver to tighten the cap (like the PO did). Use a tool that matches the slot as closely as possible. What weight oil are you running? It's possible that thinner viscocity oil may leak more under hot conditions. Don't forget to check and top off your oil level. Thank you Ian. Sorry for the next dumb question. When I remove the screw to replace the washer will the car lose a lot of oil? |
Mblizzard |
Jul 27 2018, 07:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
Behind that screw is the oil pressure relief valve. There should be a crush washer between the cap and the case. I think I see it peeking out around the cap. Try putting a new washer in and see if that helps. Or maybe some Yamabond. Just don't use a thin blade screwdriver to tighten the cap (like the PO did). Use a tool that matches the slot as closely as possible. What weight oil are you running? It's possible that thinner viscocity oil may leak more under hot conditions. Don't forget to check and top off your oil level. Thank you Ian. Sorry for the next dumb question. When I remove the screw to replace the washer will the car lose a lot of oil? No only about a tea spoons worth will come out. Just need a small rag to catch. |
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