Oil Pressure Fitting Leaking
11-28-2009, 03:47 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
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Oil Pressure Fitting Leaking
I'm not sure why my last oil change caused this to really flare up, maybe its just the temperature changes. I have a terrible leak coming out of the oil pressure fitting on the block, next to the distributor. The car is a '72 350 and the line looks pretty new, perhaps a previous owner replaced it.
I cleaned all around the fitting to verify the source, and as soon as I fired up the otherwise cold motor a small pool quickly built around the base of the fitting. What are some things I should be looking for to ensure I get a better seal?
I cleaned all around the fitting to verify the source, and as soon as I fired up the otherwise cold motor a small pool quickly built around the base of the fitting. What are some things I should be looking for to ensure I get a better seal?
11-28-2009, 05:16 PM
#2
Race Director
Try tightening first. Then you will probably have to remove the line and cut a piece off and reinstall using a new ferrule.
Here is some more info about the line.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-fittings.html
Here is some more info about the line.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-fittings.html
Last edited by ...Roger...; 11-28-2009 at 05:51 PM.
11-29-2009, 11:40 AM
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Hi N,
Remember there are 2 things to tighten. The fitting in the block AND the nut that seats the ferrule that Roger mentioned.
Regards,
Alan
Remember there are 2 things to tighten. The fitting in the block AND the nut that seats the ferrule that Roger mentioned.
Regards,
Alan
Roger