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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: dluyk on March 12, 2012, 08:39:20 PM

Title: Oil pressure line question
Post by: dluyk on March 12, 2012, 08:39:20 PM

Took the CJ out for the first run of the year today. Seems to be leaking a bit of oil
from under the 90 degree fitting - I have a feeling it's been doing this for a while.

Any fixes - or would you suggest I just replace the fitting and oil flex line gauge?

By the way - we worked on the rear breaks this winter and all the input you provided was very
helpful. And it stops!! a bit faster.


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Title: Re: Oil pressure line question
Post by: garage gnome on March 12, 2012, 09:06:01 PM

I would put some thread sealant on it. DO NOT use teflon tape. Small amount of pipe dope should do the trick.

Title: Re: Oil pressure line question
Post by: rocketeer on March 12, 2012, 10:09:39 PM

If you do decide to replace the flex line DO NOT buy a foreign made one, they dry out and crack in short order. Walck's has the good ones.

Larry