bill.hutchison
Well Known Member
So I've been making some progress chasing down a leak (or two) on my O-360...I'm at the point where I think I know the leak is coming from and I'll be able to confirm it in the next day or so.
I think - I don't know for sure yet but I think - the worst leak is coming from the three rear sump bolts (under/nearest the oil screen/#3 cylinder.)
Naturally, I need to check these for correct torque. The previous owner seems to have added some RTV around there in the past, but I haven't confirmed that that RTV was to fix this leak. Seems like it might be, but I don't know.
If it turns out that it's the sump bolts, and the torque is right...what's my best course of action? More torque?
I am not excited about the idea of disassembling everything under the motor to get to the sump, pulling it, and re-sealing everything, but I'll do that if that's the only way. I'm just wondering if there are other options.
I think - I don't know for sure yet but I think - the worst leak is coming from the three rear sump bolts (under/nearest the oil screen/#3 cylinder.)
Naturally, I need to check these for correct torque. The previous owner seems to have added some RTV around there in the past, but I haven't confirmed that that RTV was to fix this leak. Seems like it might be, but I don't know.
If it turns out that it's the sump bolts, and the torque is right...what's my best course of action? More torque?
I am not excited about the idea of disassembling everything under the motor to get to the sump, pulling it, and re-sealing everything, but I'll do that if that's the only way. I'm just wondering if there are other options.