Triumphrat

TravelinManOhio

I replaced my engine recently and after getting the new one on I found I had an oil leak @ the drain plug. I tried to tighten it, replace washer, then teflon tape. still dripped from the drain plug, THEN I found it. just to the side of the drain plug, recessed into a part of the oil pan is a small torx screw. the oil is leaking from there and dripping off the drain plug when it gets there.

My question is what does this small torx screw secure?
I tightened it up and the leak stopped but I don't know what might have been loose on the other end of this screw and it's bugging me to know. :???:

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TravelinManOhio

so many have read my first post but no one has an answer?...lol

stumped the experts I guess.

Is everyone that has an oil leak dripping from the drain plug checking that screw now to see if it is the same problem?

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parrycm

Sorry - I did read this and made a mental note to check the underside of my engine when I got home...... and promptly forgot.

I disembowelled my engine to replace the sprag clutch a couple of years back but it didn't ring a bell even when I read your question. But, inside the sump there is an oil collection tray - I think part of its purpose is to ensure that cr*p isn't returned to the oilways. That torx screw helps hold the tray to the sump.

If I can find my fiche, I can tell you the part name, but don't hold your breath. No picture of the sump but other pics of sexy engine internals are below my sig.

[ This message was edited by: parrycm on 2007-04-03 22:00 ]

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Chris

"Panniers can never hold everything you want, but they CAN hold everything you need."

TravelinManOhio

thanks for the clue chris. I know I found the fiche on-line somewhere a couple of years ago but can't seem to locate it now.

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