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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Curvie, how's that oil leak?

Posted by: Hawk Jan 12 2003, 06:46 PM

Did the coat hanger and bubble gum fix work out? Thanks for letting us in on that little trick. My carbon monoxide buzz is wearing off about now.

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Jan 12 2003, 08:59 PM

Hey Hawk, thanks for asking. The repair is still holding. I re-enforced it with some kite string, a popsicle stick and some Elmers Glue. I just looked at the car about a 1/2 hour ago and no drips on the new filter. Thanks for stopping by. I'll see you at the sawzall party next weekend (if I don't see you at the shop before that)

Posted by: Hawk Jan 13 2003, 07:44 AM

Great. 9am.
Bring HEAT.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jan 13 2003, 03:20 PM

Tom,

The oil filter leaked before you picked the car up.. I found it loose and tightened it up.

What have you found ?? Did it come loose again ?? I put the death grip on it. (it was oily however)

B

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Jan 13 2003, 06:45 PM

I changes the filter shortly after I got back. I must have over-tightened it. When I started up the car ( a couple months later), it leaked like a bitch. Yesterday, we took it off and found the seal was warped. It was a mahle, if that means anything. I went to FLAPS and bought a Pulolator filter ($2.99 on sale ) and put it on hand tight, fired 'er up and no leaks - whew!

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jan 13 2003, 07:35 PM

Weird.

I have used Mahle filters for several years.

OK. Just checking, wanted to make sure one of my children wasnt sick.

B

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Jan 13 2003, 08:58 PM

Thanks for your concern, Dad