Area Representative paul richards Posted May 2, 2005 Area Representative Share Posted May 2, 2005 I have fitted an oil pressure switch to my ‘K’. The problem is, it means I now have a lot more places for potential leaks. I’ve managed to seal them all except for one. There are a number of holes in the replacement oil filter housing which are blanked with small untapered grub screws. I'm getting a steady drip of oil from one of them and struggling to seal it. Clearly it would be better to drain the oil and take off the filter housing to do it, but bearing in mind this might cause more leaks, I'd prefer not to do so. What are my options? Try to seal with Red Hermetite? Try PTFE tape? Try steelweld(or whatever it's called) - the stuff thats 2 parts and sets solid when mixed. Any other suggestions? Paul Richards Joint AO - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I would venture that if it is actually leaking oil at this point, there's sod-all that will stick/fit/whatever. Half-arsed solutions just generate more headaches further down the line... I can't see why you would cause more leaks by taking the housing off entirely - go on, do it properly.... If you do take it off, you can either ptfe/hylomar the grub-screws or metal-weld them at leisure and with full access etc. etc. etc. etc. > Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinfourth Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Plastic Tape For Engineers It fixs a huge amount of things. You can even roll it into string and use it instead of a gasket if stuck in a hole Sod the heater wheres my shades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted May 3, 2005 Author Area Representative Share Posted May 3, 2005 Thanks for your suggestions. It was a pig to get the oil filter housing on, with limited access and having to disconnect the Apollo sandwich etc. I'm sure if I take it off I'll break a number of seals that are OK at present and they'll probably leak instaed knowing the sort of luck I'm having. I have a little time before I really need to use the car (Le Mans mainly), so I think I'll drain the oil and try the PTFE tape first on a dry thread. At least this particular leaky grub screw is fairly easy to access. Paul Richards Joint AO - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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