oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong

Subject: oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:31 pm

So Dusty had been leaking oil from the oil adapter above the filter. I spoke to someone last week who said, "its's not that hard and the parts are $5". The $5 part was correct the other part not so much.....

Anyhoo, I got it all back together just after dark and it leaks worse than before......anyone know the proper torque for the allen screws?

I'm hoping if I get an allen socket I can snug them up some more.

Subject: Re: oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:22 pm

No clue Captain Chaos...... Razz

Subject: Re: oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:25 pm

well Dustan on the other forum told me to go buy the Fel-Pro kit. I'm surprised my parts store didn't give me that one as they are a Fel-Pro retailer.....hmmm

Yeah, I'm not feeling this avatar for long...it's already wearing on me, lol

Subject: Re: oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:20 am

According to the FSM for a 92, the oil filter adapter bolt should be 18 lb. ft., but it does not say anything about the bolts being an allen head.

Subject: Re: oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:29 pm

It's an LT1 and I'll be back under there this weekend as it's a quart down in 5 days.

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Kinda figured the SP on the locomotive stood for Sprocket.
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Jim Gordon

Subject: Re: oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:04 pm

Turns out I pinched the O-ring when I put it up...... Luckily It's fairly easy. Took the time to clean it all up even more today. and now NO LEAKS!

Subject: Re: oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:05 pm

I now believe the jealously theory extends to reading about other wagons. Although I'm sorry you had to go thru this repair I'm glad you did since I knew to watch the o-ring on mine today. So far so good. I also replaced the oil level sensor while I was under there. 2 leaks down and who knows how many to go Rolling Eyes

Jon

Subject: Re: oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:25 pm

What is that car in your avatar and how can I get one???

Subject: Re: oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong Tue Mar 01, 2011 7:06 pm

It's a Buick Blackhawk concept car. You can find the picture online but the real thing might be a little tougher. If you figure out a way let me know Smile

Subject: Re: oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:27 pm

well I musta whacked one of the sensors, cuz the SES light is on and the gas mileage is in the toilet right now Sad

what a PITA. Yeah I like that concept car....

Subject: Re: oil adapter gasket replace gone wrong Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:12 pm

Sprocket wrote:: well I musta whacked one of the sensors, cuz the SES light is on and the gas mileage is in the toilet right now

what a PITA. Yeah I like that concept car....

Sounds like one of my repairs. I probably need to buy 2 of every part so I have them on hand for the second time around Embarassed

Have you checked the 02 wires on that side? I had a time getting the cooler lines loose with those in my way.

Jon

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My oil filter adapter is leaking. I was going to replace that gasket today. But everyone seems to think it's a major PITA.

One guy on a Corvette forum said that it was difficult, and he had his engine on a stand, upside down.

The leak's not all THAT bad. I think I'll put off doing it for when I have more time. Do you have any suggestions for making the job easier?

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