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Sep 04, 2019 8:47 am
Sep 04, 2019 8:47 am
Subject: Re: oil filter gasket
Aaah, yes. I found exactly the same issue with the canister on my LG6 engine when I bought the car. It seems the steel gauge used could have been thicker, however doubtless previous owners had overtightened in attempting to cure a leak. Presumably a problem appreciated by the filter manufacturers, as later versions rely on a central bolt passing through the centre of the filter. I have one on my Riley RMB ... that said, there are instances where overtightening of those has deformed the base of the canister.
Hope an easy fix.
Laurence
Aaah, yes. I found exactly the same issue with the canister on my LG6 engine when I bought the car. It seems the steel gauge used could have been thicker, however doubtless previous owners had overtightened in attempting to cure a leak. Presumably a problem appreciated by the filter manufacturers, as later versions rely on a central bolt passing through the centre of the filter. I have one on my Riley RMB ... that said, there are instances where overtightening of those has deformed the base of the canister.
Hope an easy fix.
Laurence