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Would it be advisable to use some LocTite on the bolt?
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REPORTING BACK.........I had the leaking adapter problem this summer. I replaced the paper gaskets and made sure everything was super clean. No leaks so far but now that it is cold, like everyone has said it might start again. I will be driving it tomorrow if I have leaks I will report back.
I was thinking that myself, my stragety has always been it gets thread locker or anti sieze.Would it be advisable to use some LocTite on the bolt?
They are not designed for an O-ring, they are designed for a gasket. Just like the stock canisters.
As far as I know, the original filter canisters were meant to drain into the oil pan, so that the oil can be preheated (arctic kit). If your spin-on filters do not drain, then there may be a temporary increase in pressure across them causing the gaskets to leak when the oil within is at a sub zero temp...just a thought...
The aluminum should not be a problem (John Tennis ref), the entire filter canister bracket assy is made of aluminum on the -2 engines.
I torqued once per directions; it leaked. When it warms up and is time for an oil change I can retorque or try to find a rubber o-ring.After reading thru this, I can't help but think the installers may very well not have followed the instructions to the letter.
Some torgued, some didn't. Some retorqued, some didn't.
I torqued & retorgued when I installed mine 3 years ago and have had no problems summer or winter. I used JT's alumnium adapters, followed the directions he provided, and have yet to experience any leaks.
I don't care who's adapters are used, if their directions aren't being followed,then that's where the problems orginate.
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