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Sep 03, 2019 6:07 pm
Sep 03, 2019 6:07 pm
Subject: Re: oil filter gasket
How annoying! Have you used some unusual oil?
I suggest you clean all oil from the mating surfaces, clean or make a new paper gasket, then assemble with the gasket coated with a good quality silicone gasket goo. Take care to entirely coat both sides of the gasket, but don't overdo it, as excess goo is pointless and could separate and block an oilway.
Let it cure for a few minutes lightly assembled. Then retighten some more. After say 12 hours, fully tighten. I'd be surprised if this doesn't solve your problem permanently.
Laurence
How annoying! Have you used some unusual oil?
I suggest you clean all oil from the mating surfaces, clean or make a new paper gasket, then assemble with the gasket coated with a good quality silicone gasket goo. Take care to entirely coat both sides of the gasket, but don't overdo it, as excess goo is pointless and could separate and block an oilway.
Let it cure for a few minutes lightly assembled. Then retighten some more. After say 12 hours, fully tighten. I'd be surprised if this doesn't solve your problem permanently.
Laurence