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Old 01-26-2006, 06:59 PM   #2
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Re: Oil filter leak

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Originally Posted by oh2bnok
Hi, First post here. I am looking at at 90 lumina euro w/the 3.1 L engine. The owner told me the oil filter backs out and allows oil to leak from the area. He said he has to tighten it real good with a wrench but eventually backs out a little. Just wondering if this is common and is it fixable, how easy, etc


Bill
bill,

not for sure, but it could have a seal still on the block from the old filter.
sometimes they are stuck and are left on. then when the new filter is tightened it is fine until it vibrates loose just a thought

bob h.
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