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Oil leak

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by quintface, Sep 6, 2013.

  1. quintface

    quintface New Member

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    I've got a slow leak that has gotten worse coming from my oil filter, bolt is tightened all the way. Any ideas what could be causing this? And what I can do to fix it?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    When was the last time you changed the filter? Did you replace the O-rings?
     
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    Get yourself a torque wrench if you don't have one....of all the bolts, that is one of the most critical torque wise...
     
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    REPLACE both o-rings and torque to spec.

    The filter housing only goes to 11 ft/lbs.
     
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    I replaced the oil filter less than 2 months ago, I didn't think to check the o-rings I'll give it a shot
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    The FRAM CH6003 filter comes with both o-rings; as do the Wix and NAPA (supplied by Wix) equivalents.
     
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    Ok I have changed the o- ring and now it appears that it as actually leaking from the drain plug..... Now what do you guys recommend?
     
    quintface, Sep 10, 2013
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    Tape the Drain Screws Threads with PTFE or Teflon Tape.
    3 tight layers.
     
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    Install a NEW crush washer on the drain plug and torque to spec.
     
    bigfitz52, Sep 11, 2013
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    I tried the Teflon tape suggestion.. i put it on 24 hours ago, and have not leaked one drop! But now my question is will this continue to work after the engine heats up?
    Im headed to the moto rally in Ruidoso, NM this weekend and dont want any surprises on my ride up there. Not sure what kind of abuse this tape can handle but i feel like there is a chance it could disintegrate after a little time on the road.
     
    quintface, Sep 17, 2013
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    k-moe, Sep 17, 2013
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    I have in my stable a 13 tonne truck, 2 cars and several motorbikes. They all get the Teflon tape treatment and not one has leaked once between oil changes , cheers, Murray
     
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    Hi,
    I bought four of these,
    HCP17987 Aftermarket oil pan drain, final drive filler, and final drive drain bolt CRUSH WASHER, fits all XJ550, XJ650, XJ700, XJ750, all XJ900, and XJ1100 models; is also is used for XJ1100 (only) middle gear drain bolt. Each:
    $ 1.50

    from chacal... mucho good! $6 well spent to do 2 bikes.
     
    cds1984, Sep 18, 2013
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