Oil leak

SUZIE · Post by **SUZIE** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:26 am

what is this for and how can i stop it from leaking oil?

the only time it is not leaking is when the oil is drained. he he he

but on a serious note, how do i stop this oil leak?

vader · Post by **vader** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:23 am

Is that not a welsh plug?

SUZIE · Post by **SUZIE** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:37 am

I realy do not know, i tried loosening it with a big flat screwdriver, but ii sits solid there

hitlers revenge · Post by **hitlers revenge** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:51 am

I cannot remember how I undid mine but behind that screw is a spring and a plunger that controls the flow of the oil.

Now I remember, my father has a 4king big screw driver with a 1 inch blade (circa 1930's) to which I clamped a vice grip. That did the trick.

SUZIE · Post by **SUZIE** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:12 pm

So it only unscrew?

If i have it out how can i fix the problem of leaking oil?

Post by **Tony Z** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:54 pm

clean the threads inside and out, without getting anything into the block that might cause damage.

Use a good thread sealant on the threads and insert - make sure there is no oil. Its a bit expensive, but I have a tube of Loctite PTFE fluid (liquid plumbers tape - liquid thread tape whichever you call it) and that stuff works amazingly well without locking the thread.

SUZIE · Post by **SUZIE** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:56 pm

thanks Tony i will do it sometime this week and let you know of the results

Post by **Tony Z** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:16 pm

there are ways to seal it without taking it out. I am not going to share them, because its bush-mechanics and only to be used when absolutely no other options exist

Then again, you could even make it worse... if its broken and beyond repair, try this, if it might be fixable, then do it right

Post by **calooker** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:02 am

Remove the plug and use plumbers tape on the threads will do the trick.

vader · Post by **vader** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:44 pm

Ditto..

Riftvalleyvw · Post by **Riftvalleyvw** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:27 pm

That is not the oil pressure valve. It is a plug that was put into the case after they drilled that hole at the factory. It is the suction side of the oil pump. On the other side of that hole is the oil pickup tube inside your case. If it is leaking oil it is definatly leaking air while you are driving. fix it right away. It is ruining your oil pump and bearings. If it is stuck use an impact screwdriver to remove it. The type you hit with a hammer. it will come out but be careful. Do not use teflon tape. usually you can replace the plug with a brass pipe plug. just clean the threads and tightn it. No sealant unless it is absolutly necessary. whatever you put on thet plug will get to your pump and bearings.