Top-Gun

When I dropped my engine, the union that goes between the main oil feed line and crank case moved slightly (its tough to hold while turning the nut on the line). This is the union/line I'm referring too;



I'm concerned I've disturbed whatever seals that union into the crank case. Does anyone know if there is a sealant specified for this part? Should I just tighten it up and leave it be or pull it out and put something on it to reseal?

Thanks.

Pete Debusmann

There is an aluminum crush washer behind it. Buy a new one and change it.

Pete

Top-Gun

Thanks, couldn't find it in the manual but its on the PET. Same crush washer used everywhere else.

bcameron59

Don't have access to workshop manual just now but I believe loctite red is specified for the crankcase side of that union.

You need a skinny wrench (32mm?) to hold it while the nut is tightened on the line / union.

Edit: found it. See item 20: Loctite 270, torque to 70 Nm / 52 ft-lb

Top-Gun

Thanks, didn't realize it was called a "screw in flange" in the manual. I made a slick tool from a bicycle headset wrench to hold that thing. I'll clean it up and Loctite it in when I replace the crush washer.