Oil filter relocation leak

[SEL777]

My search did not answer my question, do I need to take the hose assembly off the adaptor that goes to the block? I see the 2 bolts (adaptor to the block), but does this also screw on like an oil filter? I'd like to keep the hose and adaptor assembly together and just replace the gasket and o-ring. As always any insight will be very helpful.

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

Re: Oil filter relocation leak

The adaptor is a compression fit. There is no screwing in like a regular oil filter and I don't think you can separate the pipes from the fitting. It's a fiddle.

 

[Aeroking]

Re: Oil filter relocation leak

like mentioned above.

The two hard aluminum hoses are joined at both ends with figure-8 looking adapters. The adapters bolt flush with the adapter on the block, and the adapter at the filter. There are compression gaskets in between the line ends and the adapters. They are thin stamped aluminum with rubber centers where the oil runs through. If your changing the oil, you can unbolt one of the 2 fittings at the filter and see the gasket.

most times when it leaks at the block, it is the block adapter gaskets/ring. The gasket kit is about $4 from the parts store, any parts store carries them. The kit comes with a new rubber o-ring, and the kidney shaped gasket for the adapter-to-block. You can replace then by unscrewing the 2 bolts and pulling the adapter down. It gets messy with all the oil. BE SURE when you put the "kidney" shaped gasket onto the block adapter, you put it in the right orientation. It has a flat on one side. Otherwise you'll block the oil passage

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Dorman-Oil-Filter-Cover-Gasket/1992-GMC-Typhoon/_/N-j21x1Z8gdbk?counter=0&itemIdentifier=484035_0_2826_

 

[SEL777]

Re: Oil filter relocation leak

I got the o-ring and gasket kit for like $5.50. When I found the leak, I tried to just tighen the bolts a little more, and it still leaked. So, now I know I do NOT have to take the hose lines out of the block adaptor, and I'll be sure to pay attention when I take it apart and look for the correct gasket orientation. Thanks for the help.

 

[SevenT6Vet]

Re: Oil filter relocation leak

In the picture above, why are there so many gaskets? Which ones do you use?

 

[SEL777]

Re: Oil filter relocation leak

The one I used for the block to oil adaptor was the circular one with the staight end, and bell shaped opening. I have to use the helping hands of my beautiful wife to hold it in place (through the wheel well) while I shinned a light though the bottom of the bolt holes to get one in and align the other. It was easy once I had some help

 

[SevenT6Vet]

Re: Oil filter relocation leak

The one I used for the block to oil adaptor was the circular one with the staight end, and bell shaped opening. I have to use the helping hands of my beautiful wife to hold it in place (through the wheel well) while I shinned a light though the bottom of the bolt holes to get one in and align the other. It was easy once I had some help

Thanks for the quick reply. I've got a lift and will be trying this tomorrow. Kit is $4.19 from advance, and doesn't have quite as many gakets: ES70016 made by Fel Pro. Same part number at NAPA, except with a FPG in front of it and $4.69.

So for the adapter plate to the block, just the one bell shape gasket? no o-rings?