Oil Leak

Bill Lardner · #1 (**permalink**) 10-06-2002, 08:13 AM

I need a little help. The adapter plate, on the engine for the oil filter relocation system is cracked and is leaking oil faster than I can add oil. I need a new plate! I tried to fine one here in Tucson yesterday with no luck. Does anyone know where I can find a new plate?
Bill

mikiec · #2 (**permalink**) 10-06-2002, 07:52 PM

Bill,

There has been talk on FFCobra about using the Ford 90 degree bracket to eliminate the remote oil bracket and associated lines.

Other than that there is a different plate sold by the speed shops. Much stronger and made out of steel rather than aluminum. I forget the brand. It's also listed in the summit catalogue. Gordon knows...

Mike

Bill Lardner · #3 (**permalink**) 10-07-2002, 06:39 AM

Thanks Mike. I will be at Gordons shop this morning. Hopefully I will get this little problem taken care of.

mikiec · #4 (**permalink**) 10-10-2002, 10:05 AM

Bill,

Any update on your leak?

Mike

Bill Lardner · #5 (**permalink**) 10-10-2002, 01:25 PM

Hi Mike
I drove to Phoenix Monday morning and got a replacement part from Gordon. It is a replacement original aluminium casting just like to old one, minus the cracks of course. When I got it back to Tucson I took a tap of the correct size and thread pitch and cleaned out all four ports. I also cleaned up the threads on the two plugs and the two fittings. I used two wraps of teflon tape on all of the threaded ends inserted the fittings and torqued them to 35 inch lbs. Hooked up the hoses and no leaks so far.
Bill

mikiec · #6 (**permalink**) 10-10-2002, 07:04 PM

Way to go Bill,

No more messy floors.

mike