F!!!! Oil Leak... - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Daniel_Mc · 05-20-2011

Paul,
That makes me feel a little better (I guess LOL). I lost about a quart and a half of oil when the sensor went. I have some of the ?freckles? under the passenger side floor board and rear wheel well.

Daniel

jrd1990zr1 · 05-20-2011

I had a problem with a leak and it was caused by one of the bolts (there are only 3) holding the oil filter housing losening up causing a leak.

It might make some sense as Jerry mentioned to remove the oil filter adapter if you have clearance problems. I'd use a new gasket (from Jerry) and torque the three bolts as shown in the FSM. I think you are supposed to use threadlock on them, check the FSM.

Good Luck

Daniel_Mc · 05-24-2011

jrd1990zr1,
I did just that. I was worried that I might have to remove the filter adapter so I went ahead and got the gasket. Do you happen to know the torque #'s? I need to get a FSM!

Daniel

VetteMed · 05-24-2011

I think this is the source of my persistent oil leak as well. I was pretty stupid for not replacing it when I last had the filter housing off.

VetteMed · 05-26-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by A26B

Nice to have met you in BG!!

If not the oil cooler lines:

In this photo, you can see the sensor that typically fails, causing an oil leak in that area. It is under the oil filter, above where the arrow is pointing, and angles downward. Pretty hard to get to, but can be done with the right tool configuration. This sensor is for the low oil pressure light.

In this pic, what is the plate that the arrow is pointing to? And what size are the bolts that secure it?

Thanks
Andrew

jrd1990zr1 · 05-26-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc

jrd1990zr1,
I did just that. I was worried that I might have to remove the filter adapter so I went ahead and got the gasket. Do you happen to know the torque #'s? I need to get a FSM!

Daniel

Daniel,

I'll look it up and post later tonight. Sorry for the delay in responding.

John

Daniel_Mc · 05-26-2011

John,

Thanks! I honestly haven't had a chance to do anything with the car the past 2 days. Hopefully tonight I will have a couple of hours.

Daniel

-=Jeff=- · 05-26-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by VetteMed

In this pic, what is the plate that the arrow is pointing to? And what size are the bolts that secure it?

Thanks
Andrew

7mm or 8mm and yes oil can leak from there. if you can get to it.. let me know how, I want to check mine as well

VetteMed · 05-26-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

7mm or 8mm and yes oil can leak from there. if you can get to it.. let me know how, I want to check mine as well

I've got my oil filter housing removed right now, and am thinking that while my AC system is apart, I may have some extra clearance to reach down in there with a box-end wrench. I will let you know what I am able to come up with.

jrd1990zr1 · 05-26-2011

Daniel,

19 ft-lbs

Good luck, John

05-20-2011	#21
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 584	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... Paul, That makes me feel a little better (I guess LOL). I lost about a quart and a half of oil when the sensor went. I have some of the ?freckles? under the passenger side floor board and rear wheel well. Daniel

05-20-2011	#22
jrd1990zr1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delanson, NY Posts: 923	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... I had a problem with a leak and it was caused by one of the bolts (there are only 3) holding the oil filter housing losening up causing a leak. It might make some sense as Jerry mentioned to remove the oil filter adapter if you have clearance problems. I'd use a new gasket (from Jerry) and torque the three bolts as shown in the FSM. I think you are supposed to use threadlock on them, check the FSM. Good Luck __________________ 1968 convertible Lemans Blue, 1986 coupe Medium Blue NCRS Top Flight (sold), 1990 ZR1 #2529 Red NCRS Regional and National Top Flight (sold), 1990 ZR1 #2124 Charcoal Metallic NCRS Top Flight 2010 & 2018, 2003 Anniversary Red Convertible (sold)

05-24-2011	#23
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 584	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... jrd1990zr1, I did just that. I was worried that I might have to remove the filter adapter so I went ahead and got the gasket. Do you happen to know the torque #'s? I need to get a FSM! Daniel

05-24-2011	#24
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,816	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... I think this is the source of my persistent oil leak as well. I was pretty stupid for not replacing it when I last had the filter housing off.

05-26-2011	#27
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 584	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... John, Thanks! I honestly haven't had a chance to do anything with the car the past 2 days. Hopefully tonight I will have a couple of hours. Daniel

05-26-2011	#30
jrd1990zr1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delanson, NY Posts: 923	Re: F!!!! Oil Leak... Daniel, 19 ft-lbs Good luck, John __________________ 1968 convertible Lemans Blue, 1986 coupe Medium Blue NCRS Top Flight (sold), 1990 ZR1 #2529 Red NCRS Regional and National Top Flight (sold), 1990 ZR1 #2124 Charcoal Metallic NCRS Top Flight 2010 & 2018, 2003 Anniversary Red Convertible (sold) Last edited by jrd1990zr1; 05-26-2011 at 07:16 PM.