Oil Leak since Porktention install
07-28-2013, 08:19 PM
#16
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My '86.5 auto leaks, too, although I didn't follow my own instructions, below, when I hurriedly installed the PKT on it, many years ago.. 
(It also leaks from the crank seal, even though I installed a new one.)
That bolt hole is difficult to seal. I've thought about using a 8mm stud there, instead.
FYI - the oil galley the bolt hole goes into is a return passage from the head to the pan.
(It also leaks from the crank seal, even though I installed a new one.)
That bolt hole is difficult to seal. I've thought about using a 8mm stud there, instead.
FYI - the oil galley the bolt hole goes into is a return passage from the head to the pan.
07-28-2013, 08:57 PM
#18
Dont put the silicone at the end of the bolt, put it a few threads from the end so there is less chance of debris getting in the engine. Ive had one leak in the past and it's the one I didn't use some Victor-Reinz on.
07-28-2013, 11:10 PM
#19
Pretty common issue, independent of the tensioner (or in the case of the stock part - DE tensioner)
used. Oil, there be, behind that bolt hole, and oil always finds a way... to leak.
used. Oil, there be, behind that bolt hole, and oil always finds a way... to leak.
07-29-2013, 01:40 AM
#23
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Rob,
Curious as to what Malcolm is referring to.
Loctite comes to mind.
http://www.useloctite.com/products/p...ealing7f59.php
Curious as to what Malcolm is referring to.
Loctite comes to mind.
http://www.useloctite.com/products/p...ealing7f59.php
07-29-2013, 09:19 AM
#24
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07-29-2013, 10:59 AM
#25
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Couldn't be
Rob,
Curious as to what Malcolm is referring to.
Loctite comes to mind.
http://www.useloctite.com/products/p...ealing7f59.php
Curious as to what Malcolm is referring to.
Loctite comes to mind.
http://www.useloctite.com/products/p...ealing7f59.php
07-29-2013, 12:44 PM
#27
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I wanted to add that I thought my P-tensioner bolt was leaking, and it ended up being the o-ring for the dipstick.
First time I went down the road, the fans or just airflow from driving blew the oil up and all over the place. I wiped everything down, and could clearly see it was the dipstick leaking where it goes into the oil pan.....
I replaced with a new oil ring, and no more leaks. P-tensioner has been on for a year.
First time I went down the road, the fans or just airflow from driving blew the oil up and all over the place. I wiped everything down, and could clearly see it was the dipstick leaking where it goes into the oil pan.....
I replaced with a new oil ring, and no more leaks. P-tensioner has been on for a year.
07-29-2013, 01:33 PM
#28
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I wanted to add that I thought my P-tensioner bolt was leaking, and it ended up being the o-ring for the dipstick.
First time I went down the road, the fans or just airflow from driving blew the oil up and all over the place. I wiped everything down, and could clearly see it was the dipstick leaking where it goes into the oil pan.....
I replaced with a new oil ring, and no more leaks. P-tensioner has been on for a year.
First time I went down the road, the fans or just airflow from driving blew the oil up and all over the place. I wiped everything down, and could clearly see it was the dipstick leaking where it goes into the oil pan.....
I replaced with a new oil ring, and no more leaks. P-tensioner has been on for a year.
08-03-2013, 10:07 AM
#30
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Just installed the porken myself, put the sealant on the bolt, new o ring on dip stick, should wrap everything up soon and find out if I have any leaks. With all the PKT's out there more than likely any leak is a op error, not the pkt.
