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Oil leak question
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Author:  Barroll [ Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Oil leak question
My new gtr developed a oil leak at the fitting where the oil line goes from the oil cooler to the oil filter area. I am going to replace the pos hose clamps that come on the motor with the good screw ones but I also need to fix the fitting. Question is what is typically used on fittings like this? Can Teflon tape be used or is there something special to use around oil ports?
Author:  dirtybird29+ [ Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Oil leak question
Mine did the same thing after 11 hrs on it. I took the hose loose and tighten fitting one turn and haven't had a problem since.
Author:  doubleBanded [ Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:03 pm ]
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Mine is doin the same thing. At first I thought is was the bottom of the filter but think it's coming from hose
Author:  missile [ Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Stock 35 Vanguard camshaft specs.
Tighten up the 90°
Author:  diddyduck [ Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Oil leak question
had the same issue...take the fitting off..plumbers tape..put it back no issues since
Author:  Barroll [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:28 am ]
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Author:  pokey79 [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:30 am ]
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those 90 degree fittings are not tight on the new motors for some reason, all u have to do is tighten it and ur done!
Author:  msm8281 [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Oil leak question
I just tightened mine and it worked good. If you want to start over you can use teflon tape. It's good for up to 500 deg.
Author:  MNGunner [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:38 am ]
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Author:  msm8281 [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:41 am ]
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I searched "frequently asked qustions of teflon tape" and that's what it said.
Author:  MNGunner [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:44 am ]
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Author:  msm8281 [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:49 am ]
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Another website said 450-550f. So it exceeds the oil temp by double so it should have no problem for this application.
Author:  cb5331 [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Oil leak question
Fine for the temps, but will it stand up to oil/fuel? Never looked myself, but been told it won't and its pretty much useless for oil and fuel fittings.
Author:  pokey79 [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Oil leak question
I know from the factory they put some red stuff like pipe dope on them
Author:  duckkillah [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:26 am ]
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They make Teflon tape for use in gas pipe applications that should work. I believe its pink instead of white.
Author:  pokey79 [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 10:19 am ]
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that would explain the red pinkish stuff they use from the factory
Author:  diddyduck [ Thu Dec 19, 2013 10:35 am ]
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used the regular old white plumb tape and its been about 100 hrs..no issues
Author:  Charlie-echo [ Mon Dec 30, 2013 2:38 pm ]
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Glad I found this topic last week, mine started leaking this morning on the way back to the launch. 35 GTR with about 35 hours on it.
Author:  Barroll [ Mon Dec 30, 2013 5:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Oil leak question
Yea. I just tightened mine down one turn and put hose clamps on the hose instead of quick connects. I have put 15 hrs on it since with not a drop leaking. GT must have ordered motors built on a friday...lol
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