 Ugghh... I think I did the oil strainer nut thing?! |
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| TRP |
 Nov 22 2025, 02:52 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 2-September 23 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 27,559 Region Association: None 
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Ugh.... I think I did what I wasnt supposed to do! I had to drain 1 qt of oil out of my engine because I over filled it. I drained some oil and went to tighten things up. With my torque wrench set to 8 ft lbs I started to torque things back down (up?) and about two turns in the was a loud ping... and the nut was loose again. I wasnt anywhere near 8ft/lbs.
I have a 1.8 with the 914 Werks tuna can. Am I destined to have this motor torn down for a repair? I snugged it up and took the car out for a test drive, fully expecting to dump 3.75q of Brad Penn on the toad. 15 minutes later... no drips... no gushers. What should I do here? Ted |
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| TRP |
Nov 22 2025, 05:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 2-September 23 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 27,559 Region Association: None
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Well, damn. There is now a 4" collection of oil under the car, but not from under the tuna can, its kind of off to the right side.
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| wonkipop |
Nov 22 2025, 10:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,246 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(TRP @ Nov 22 2025, 05:47 PM)  Well, damn. There is now a 4" collection of oil under the car, but not from under the tuna can, its kind of off to the right side. might be oil filter leaking? |
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| TRP |
Nov 22 2025, 10:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 2-September 23 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 27,559 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(wonkipop @ Nov 22 2025, 08:13 PM) QUOTE(TRP @ Nov 22 2025, 05:47 PM) Well, damn. There is now a 4" collection of oil under the car, but not from under the tuna can, its kind of off to the right side. might be oil filter leaking? Maybe. I will check tomorrow. I tried to tighten the oil filter tonight and it felt pretty tight. What a stupid way to ruin a well running car. Do they sell new 914 cases? I |
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| wonkipop |
Nov 22 2025, 10:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,246 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(TRP @ Nov 22 2025, 10:20 PM) QUOTE(wonkipop @ Nov 22 2025, 08:13 PM) QUOTE(TRP @ Nov 22 2025, 05:47 PM) Well, damn. There is now a 4" collection of oil under the car, but not from under the tuna can, its kind of off to the right side. might be oil filter leaking? Maybe. I will check tomorrow. I tried to tighten the oil filter tonight and it felt pretty tight. What a stupid way to ruin a well running car. Do they sell new 914 cases? I don't punish yourself. it may not have been your doing. could have previously been overtightened and had a stress fracture started. i'd keep an eye on it snugged up and see how you go. short runs. |
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TRP Ugghh... I think I did the oil strainer nut thing?! Nov 22 2025, 02:52 PM
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Ugh.... I think I did what I wasnt supposed to do... Nov 22 2025, 03:15 PM FlacaProductions Drain plug or tuna can bolt? Nov 22 2025, 03:21 PM wonkipop must have been stripped prior?
or your torque w... Nov 22 2025, 03:25 PM TRP Sorry for the confusion. The Tuna Can bolt/formerl... Nov 22 2025, 04:08 PM
Jack Standz Sorry to hear about your motor. As you know, it... Nov 22 2025, 07:51 PM TRP Ugh. I dont think I was the nitial cause, It has t... Nov 22 2025, 08:21 PM Jack Standz The boss is on the left/driver's side of the m... Nov 22 2025, 09:33 PM Jack Standz 2nd photo Nov 22 2025, 09:34 PM sixnotfour Use an inch pound torque wrench ,,, and or have yo... Nov 22 2025, 09:55 PM
wonkipop take the vette out for a drive. put a smile back... Nov 22 2025, 10:36 PM |
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