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Post by notamini on Dec 6, 2017 13:43:45 GMT
My car has now run for about 1,200 miles throughout the entire summer. There has not been any oil leaks until two days ago. When I started the engine and moved the car forward, I found a large pool of oil on the drive. Turn out the canister has decided to leak at the top of the main seal.
My question is this. Is it possible the filter was so plugged that the oil pressure increased even though there is a filter bypass hole inside? With others having leakage problems at the seal, I thought it was a good idea to ask. Maybe this was their problem too.
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Post by richard1 on Dec 7, 2017 21:35:19 GMT
Tarija and Santa Cruz, Bolivia
It should go through the bypass valve unless somehow it jammed. You could check it.
But the canister should have 14 ft lb torque. It might have loosened if it was not that tight. But don't go beyond that or the end of the canister will start caving in.
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Post by notamini on Dec 8, 2017 16:03:30 GMT
Does this apply to the long canister or the fat one?
I have the fat one.
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Post by richard1 on Dec 9, 2017 13:42:10 GMT
Tarija and Santa Cruz, Bolivia
I have the long one. Don't know about others.
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Post by notamini on Dec 11, 2017 14:07:22 GMT
Maybe another member can answer this.
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mini
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Post by mini on Nov 18, 2018 20:48:17 GMT
I am experiencing same problem, already tried everything. Oil continues to leak after changing filter, the O-Ring moves from its position. I only was able to fit the small one, the bigger one doesn’t seem to fit. Any ideas? Any other way to seal?
Thanks!
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Post by mikerotherham on Nov 26, 2018 16:06:02 GMT
The first time I changed my oil I discovered that there were 2 rubber seals. Someone hadn't removed the old one from the recess before fitting the new one. Is that the same in your case?
You usually get two rubber seals supplied with an oil filter. I can't remember which of the two I used but the correct one fits in nice and snug and stays put.
Don't forget to check the 'o' ring on the hex end of the bolt and replace if necessary.
Is the metal canister in good condition? If the end that fits against the seal in the engine is uneven in anyway, you'll struggle to get a seal.
Torque the canister bolt to 19Nm
Hope this info helps.
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