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10-08-2019, 04:24 PM
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Oil filter remote fitting leaking
Having fixed the leaks on the remote oil filter, I now have leaks at the take off plate. It then dawned on me - are the pipes connected correctly or is oil trying to go the wrong way round the filter. Your comments and wisdom would be appreciated - no idea which way round these pipes should be. |
10-08-2019, 04:59 PM
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Hoses look backwards.
Hose on the outside of the block adapter plate should go to the outside of the filter adapter, inside fitting to inside fitting.
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10-08-2019, 05:50 PM
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Bottom out in to the Left
Bottom hole on the block adapter goes to the left hole on the remote fitting.
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10-08-2019, 06:42 PM
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So Pat, without a cooler, Kevin's hoses are correct?
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10-08-2019, 07:19 PM
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Quote:
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So Pat, without a cooler, Kevin's hoses are correct?
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Yes. And just to be sure, I walked down to the garage and looked at mine.  |
10-08-2019, 10:42 PM
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Perhaps you have a similar issue to here:
Oil Cooler Adapter Oil Leak
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10-09-2019, 05:49 AM
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The hose positions are correct. I have them exactly the same on mine as shown in your photo.
If you overtighten aluminum AN fittings they will leak. Check out
https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-cont...m_Fittings.pdf
As a guide on how much to tighten them. You should also be using a sealant on the threads. I have used Permatex High Temperature Thread Sealant with success. I just run a bead around the fitting, then screw it in and tighten per the instructions. This has never failed to provide a leak free connection for me.
Good luck.
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10-09-2019, 12:09 PM
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Understood.
Excellent advice all round as always - many thanks! Kevin
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10-09-2019, 02:23 PM
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Kevin,
Make sure that your AN fittings are aluminum and not steel. The aluminum block adapter will expand faster when warm than a steel AN fitting will and will result in some leakage. Good luck.
Jim
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10-09-2019, 10:20 PM
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I recently had my oil cooler plumbed and the guy had the hose backwards. When I started the car there was no oil pressure for a few seconds before shutting it down. If you had it reversed then I suspect you would have no pressure too.
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10-10-2019, 12:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MaSnaka
I recently had my oil cooler plumbed and the guy had the hose backwards. When I started the car there was no oil pressure for a few seconds before shutting it down. If you had it reversed then I suspect you would have no pressure too.
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The anti-drainback valve in most filters would prevent oil flow if the lines were reversed.
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