Fumoto valve has been leaking from the VALVE (while in closed position) wtf?
08-31-2005, 03:54 PM
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Fumoto valve has been leaking from the VALVE (while in closed position) wtf?
Like the title says. Originally I was using the blue gasket that came with the Fumoto valve but it kept seeping out. So last oil change I decided to use a OEM crush washer. It did the trick, no more leaking from around the edges. But now it drips very slightly from the valve itself even while in closed position. I didn't over torque it to the oil pan, I follwed the instructions so I don't get why this is happening. I tried letting some oil out to see if there was maybe a particle stuck in the valve causing it to leak but it did nothing, any ideas?
08-31-2005, 04:19 PM
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Weird, when I put mine on, it didn't leak at all from the blue gasket and it hasn't ever leaked. I'll have to check my valve on my next oil change to make sure it's not leaking from any area. If it does... it's back to the oem crush washers & drain plug.
08-31-2005, 09:43 PM
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Ok not the nipple. The side of the valve where the oil comes out that is actually threaded. That is how they get the ball in there. Hence ball valve. Hole the body of the valve with an open end wrench and place another wrench on the outer most edge of the valve where the nipple would be. Try tightening that. I'm just shooting in the dark here from working with other types of ball valves. Chances are likely that it's shot. They the vendor know and they should be able to get you a new one.
08-31-2005, 11:12 PM
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Lol, thanks for tip.... I'll probably just have them get me another one. I'm hoping not to do another oil change on my car b4 the swap. So while my car is down I'll have a chance to take care of it. I'll use the drain plug for the first 3k of my conversion.
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