Freaking oil sending unit!!! :(
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Freaking oil sending unit!!! :(
Ok on my cosmo 13b, I got a factory oil sending unit for it. I got this damn thing in there about as tight as it will go and its leaking oil, anyone got any ideas? I clean it up really good and start the motor up about 10 seconds later, here comes a little oil dripping down
I have tried teflon tape, all kinds of things.
Im positive its coming from around the oil sending unit, I can watch it come out of there or close to... I have got this thing in there so tight Im afraid its gonna snap off if I turn on it anymore
Anyone had this problem?
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Im positive its coming from around the oil sending unit, I can watch it come out of there or close to... I have got this thing in there so tight Im afraid its gonna snap off if I turn on it anymore
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usually a little silicon or teflon tape will work...
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Originally posted by Directfreak
Are you referring to the "Golden Mushroom" under the Oil Filter? On the rear end plate?
Are you referring to the "Golden Mushroom" under the Oil Filter? On the rear end plate?
@j9fd3s I tried teflon tape...
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Originally posted by jr69187
i used an o ring on mine and that worked the best someties the threads are just a little to big and an o ring will work. Try that it might help.
jr
i used an o ring on mine and that worked the best someties the threads are just a little to big and an o ring will work. Try that it might help.
jr
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I might try some liquid teflon... See what that does...
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are you using the tefolon tape in a blue/white container? i would try some gas pipe tape, usally in a yellow/black container. its thicker and imo better for automotive applications..
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Originally posted by jr69187
you need a small one that fits between the threads and where fitting ends it has to be a tight fit around the threads.
jr
you need a small one that fits between the threads and where fitting ends it has to be a tight fit around the threads.
jr
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Originally posted by jr69187
that is simply what i did and it stopped mine. my dad had the idea we tried it and it worked. i was just offering advice on what worked with us.
jr
that is simply what i did and it stopped mine. my dad had the idea we tried it and it worked. i was just offering advice on what worked with us.
jr
No seriously I think setzep has me set straight...
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....... and cross fingers...
....... and cross fingers...
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Originally posted by inittab
Now that's scientific.... I'm glad surgeon's don't use this method..... errr ...... on second thought, maybe they do.
Now that's scientific.... I'm glad surgeon's don't use this method..... errr ...... on second thought, maybe they do.
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I like the JB weld idea if it's still not working. That stuff is great. And if you ever did need to take it out, it can be broken with a little finesse (read: force).
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