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Headgasket trouble? 900 1997

posted by  Amarin on  Wed Jun 15 02:18 CST 2022
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Dear Metallo,

Out of the two possible leak sites (distributor vs filter) the filter's site has higher pressure. So logically if the leaked oil has reached the muffler it must be from filter site. Oil leaked from distributor usually goes down around the transmission bellhousing.

I also have oil leaking from my distributor all this while (waiting to find time to replace O ring) but my oil level haven't went down at dipstick.

For starters, just re-tighten your oil filter more. I can't comment on the quality of FRAM filter (haven't use them). It may just have loosened a bit or the filter's sealing ring not that good.

Then wipe the filter clean of any oil or just spray clean it with brake cleaner.

Do your test drive again and inspect the filter's site afterwards.

I hope it may be just a case of loosened oil filter. Or replace it with MANN.

Your PCV test looks ok to me. The glove didn't stand up during engine running.

Nice sounding engine by the way :)


Amarin.





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New Headgasket trouble? [900][1997]
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