oil canister leak

My oil canister always gets a small amount of oil coming out the hex head holding the lid down. Is there a gasket or o-ring that is under there?

 

Should have a copper washer under the bolt,from my experience.

 

You won't know 'til you look.

I would remove it, clean it all up and figure out why it's leaking.......then do what's necessary to stop it. That may include introducing an "O" ring, gasket or some "form-a-gasket."

 

Try the copper washer, dont use any plastic ones they will eventually crack. Good luck!

 

I didn't even know they had plastic ones! Ill have 2 get down in my driveway this weekend while the wifes away!

 

Took the lid off last night...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=35592&pictureid=408827

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=35592&pictureid=408826

 

Plastic ones usually crack,..or they harden from heat and contact with oil. Most were either copper, or "fiber",..another word for the phenolic material used to make them.

4TTRUK

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=35592&pictureid=408826

Better work!

 

i saw your pics and i dont see the copper washer.

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=35592&pictureid=408853

Washer! POW!