Oil Leak from above oil filter , any idea's

**altech** · 23rd May 2014, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Alitis007

It looks like its leaking from that oil cooler that the oil filter bolts onto. My 45 is starting to sweat from around there so i haven't taken it off to see exactly where its leaking from. But be aware there are 2 x heater hoses that attach to it coz the coolant is what cools the oil.

Hi 007, are they coolant or are they oil pipes that go to a radiator in front of main radiator regards Alex

**MudRunnerTD** · 23rd May 2014, 12:14 PM

if you cant get your head in there use a mirror.

**Alitis007** · 23rd May 2014, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by altech

Hi 007, are they coolant or are they oil pipes that go to a radiator in front of main radiator regards Alex

Those 2 hoses are water hoses mate, the oil comes from the block.

You might be able to have a better look if you took off the rubber splash guards from the wheel well. That should give a direct look at that cooler/ oil filter housing but you might need to remove the wheel to get your head in closer.

**altech** · 23rd May 2014, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Alitis007

Those 2 hoses are water hoses mate, the oil comes from the block.

You might be able to have a better look if you took off the rubber splash guards from the wheel well. That should give a direct look at that cooler/ oil filter housing but you might need to remove the wheel to get your head in closer.

thanks for that info , I thinking leaking oil hose , trick that of list

**altech** · 23rd May 2014, 01:23 PM

Hi Guys ,I think I have on top of the oil filter unit there the water cooler unit on top , in the middle of pipes there a 16mm bolt which I could tighten up a mm which it slowed it down abit , but if there a seal they I think whole thing has to come out . Guys you think im on the right track or not regards Alex

**altech** · 23rd May 2014, 01:41 PM

Hmmmm should check the Manual next time lol cheers Guys for help

**Alitis007** · 23rd May 2014, 04:18 PM

Your better off changing that "o" ring coz if its gone hard it will still leak even if you tighten the retaining bolt further

**altech** · 23rd May 2014, 07:28 PM

All clean and sealed . I wait 24 hours to dry and it was a good thing anyway one of the water hoses cracked up as I was taken it off , So I replaced both regards Alex

**altech** · 24th May 2014, 03:31 PM

Hi Guys , oil cooler/filter unit back on block and No leaks . thanks for input over the days Cheers Alex

**Alitis007** · 25th May 2014, 01:30 AM

Great outcome mate!! And thanks for letting us know you rectified the problem. Cheers!

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