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dave r5
02-10-2009, 13:16
as title realy

put fresh oil in the ovlov engine on sunday with new washer an shes having a seep up.

is there a way of fixing thiswithout droping the brand new oil?
IANMM
02-10-2009, 14:09
un-thread it but not all the way out and put some PTFE tape around it?
dave r5
02-10-2009, 17:44
sounds like a plan.

cheers fella.

r u looking forward to next months french car?
Sparkie
03-10-2009, 17:28
silicone over the top of the plug works too.
J$£5GTT
03-10-2009, 20:35
do it up really tight,new copper washer helps..or just use a cork..:cooter: