Oil leak won't go away :(

[rocco16v at netzero.net (L F)]

Sorry Davie, I disagree.
While the recommended torque on this nut is 18ft/lbs, as you sorta said, that is not "firmly snug" and you should definitely use a torque wrench on it.  To not do so is to risk those very fine threads.
Larry
(have a nice day!)
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Utley 
  To: Doug C. 
  Cc: Scirocco List 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 6:42 AM
  Subject: Re: Oil leak won't go away :(


  Part number, 028-115-441-C...  I found it under Scirocco, like '85, although 
  it is not used until '91, which I realize makes no sense, like ETKA makes 
  sense... :-)  I have one on my car, and it has a lot of oil pressure, and I 
  have yet to have problems...  On the specs for tightening that thing, go ahead 
  and look them up.  You do not need a torque wrench to do 18-25 ft=lbs, which 
  is about what those bolts should take.  That range is just firmly snug, no 
  aping on it, just good and firm...  As for the oil and oil filter, yes it can 
  make a difference...  20W50 dyno oil will not creep nearly as much as 0W30 
  Synthetic...  That latter oil also makes a fairly good liquid wrench, BTW...  
  And for the oil  filter, I have never cut into a Bosch filter, but I assume 
  they are pretty good.  Inferior filters (Fram, Purolator, Pennzoil), can 
  generate too much back pressure if they have disintegrated inside...  Been 
  there, did that, got pissed (Fram)...  :-(
  -- 
  Regards,
  David Utley
  -----------
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  405-470-3129
  1-800-522-6793


  Quoting "Doug C." <carvsdriver@msbx.net>:

  > >Doug,   
  > >
  > >  I think the problem you are having is that that filter housing is slightly
  > 
  > >out of plumb with the block...  I recommend taking it off the block, and 
  > >filing it until it is completely flat.  I recommend staying away, far away 
  > >from silicone, esp. there, as there is a lot of oil pressure at that seal. 
  > 
  > >Also, VW makes a metal gasket that is coated with some sort of black semi-
  > >gloss material (like the metal headgaskets).  I have put one on mine, and
  > like 
  > >it more than the original, 'cuz it ain't gonna let go 'til I tell it to... 
  > :-)
  > >
  > 
  > Do You have a part # for the metal gasket?  I think that is what was on there
  > before, and I replaced It with a paper one.  I'd like to try the metal
  > one...
  > 
  > 
  > >Also, are you torquing it up to spec?
  > 
  > No, I don't have a torque wrench...     
  > 
  > >Are you sure that it is not a leak at the filter itself?
  >  
  > Yeah, I'm positive this is where it is leaking from...also, I'm using Castrol
  > 20W-50 and a Bosch filter, but I don't think that should make a difference
  > 
  > Thanks for the help!
  > 
  > -Doug C.
  > 
  > 
  > 

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