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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 26-December 18 From: Harpswell, ME Member No.: 22,751 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Greetings,
Fairly new to the forums and owner of a 1972 teener. I bought the car last spring with a slightly hot rodded 2.0 and a side shift conversion. The true upside is ZERO rust, I have a lift and have inspected every inch of the car. The issue I have is that the oil filter flange is leaking badly (1qt/20 miles). Upon inspection it appears that the upper nut can not be removed without removing the oil cooler. I have new oil cooler seals and the oil filter flange gasket coming from Auto Atlanta. Question is, has anyone ever removed the filter flange in the car? I really would rather not perform an engine drop this week, but I will if needed. Just a little background, until 5 yrs ago I was an Audi dealer shop foreman for 25 years. As a result the nuts and bolts don't bother me at all. It is more current time constraints and the want to drive the car. Thanks, Daniel |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 26-December 18 From: Harpswell, ME Member No.: 22,751 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Well, I bit the bullet and dropped the engine/trans. Not bad, 40 minutes to the ground. I should mention it has twin webers which I am sure makes it easier. Found both nuts holding the oil filter flange to the case about two turns loose and the gasket blown out. I feel confident that the new gasket and possibly a drop of blue loctite will fix the oil leak. I also will reseal the oil cooler while I am in there as a matter of course.
Any other recommendations "while I am in there"? Valves are adjusted within the last 500 miles, pushrod tubes are clean and dry. Thanks, Daniel |
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