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TheCabinetmaker |
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I drive my car everyday ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,335 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 ![]() |
I've never had one leak before, but this one does. The gasket kit came with a flat aluminum washer that I used. Yesterday, while looking in my gasket box for a distributor shaft seal for my car, I found a oil valve crush type washer. My Q is: Is there oil in the relief valve cavity or does it drain back to the bottom of the case? Do I have to drain the oil to change the washer?
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914 Wizard ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 11,945 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I've never had one leak before, but this one does. The gasket kit came with a flat aluminum washer that I used. Yesterday, while looking in my gasket box for a distributor shaft seal for my car, I found a oil valve crush type washer. My Q is: Is there oil in the relief valve cavity or does it drain back to the bottom of the case? Do I have to drain the oil to change the washer? Thanks. there is some oil in there they can leak (mine leaked at one time) its a hard crush washer to find (anyone have a source?) I went to the local dealer bought 2 of them (at 3.50 a piece....) and then came home to find they were wrong everyone tries to sell you the crush washer for the oil drain plug but this one is bigger I think the only source is a gasket kit again if anyone has a source, I'm all ears you can change it with oil in the car just use your thumb to plug the hole and then put the new one on quick yes your arm will get oil on it and you should only loose less than a pint |
TheCabinetmaker |
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I drive my car everyday ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,335 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 ![]() |
Thanks Brant. It just barely seeps so I'm gonna wait till his 500 mile oil change and do it then. I actually found three of the alum crush washers, but my local parts guy told me there are three different ones. Alum crush, copper crush, and solid alum. He said they are different thicknesses wich affects the tension of the spring. He can get all three. Hey wait a minute! You have a six. Are they the same?
Btw, Are you gonna do the vintage at Hallett this year? |
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914 Wizard ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 11,945 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() ![]() |
which flaps brand is your local store
that is great that you found them the original was aluminum crush.. my leaker/application was a -4 also I think I'm going to miss Hallet unfortunately the colorado club (stupidly) scheduled our enduro the same weekend I really like the enduro... like hallet too but the enduro slightly better.. but its cheaper to stay local and save gas/lodging. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
yes, you can have a small oil leak from there. High Performance House sell the large crush washer. I bet many of the other "usual" places sell them too. You need a big bladed screw driver to remove and install the plug.
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I drive my car everyday ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,335 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 ![]() |
Not Flaps. Those idiots have nothing for a 914. All my new parts come from Rick at Rennsport Werkstat. 40 years as a Porsche parts manager and former 914 owner. If he can't get it, it can't be got.
Trad, Yeah I know it can leak cause I can see it!!!!!!!!!! I wonder how I got it out and back in the first time without that big bladed screwdriver? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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