JX Oil cooler seal
Posted: 05 Apr 2024, 20:07
I've got a new JP Oil Cooler and rubber O-ring. Having fitted, torqued to 25Nm put a new oil filter on and filled up with oil when I ran the engine I had quite a significant oil leak from the cooler/O-ring.
I've stripped it down but before I go for another attempt any ideas why it might be leaking? I didn't use any sealant on the cooler surface or the ring as per Bentley, I do have some Dirko though. If I do apply some dirko how thick does it need to be?
One other thing I'm wondering if the thickness of the oil cooler could be different or that the filter union tube might not be full screwed doesn't move by hand, is that a 2 nut job to tighten?
I've stripped it down but before I go for another attempt any ideas why it might be leaking? I didn't use any sealant on the cooler surface or the ring as per Bentley, I do have some Dirko though. If I do apply some dirko how thick does it need to be?
One other thing I'm wondering if the thickness of the oil cooler could be different or that the filter union tube might not be full screwed doesn't move by hand, is that a 2 nut job to tighten?