Hi list, took the sump out today (no biggy) and found out the cause of the
leak. It turns out that the washers (plain) I used on the bolts that hold
the main bearing caps are too thick. Thus, after I torqued the bolts down
they very slightly protruded above oil sump gasket. When I tightened the
sump bolts the gasket was crushed on the bearing cap bolt allowing oil to
leak out.
I have the following questions:
1. Is it OK for me to change the washers on the cap bolts on my engine
while the engine is mounted, so long as I re torque the bolts again?
2. Is it OK to use plain steel washers? I did not read anything specific or
special about these washers. I plan on using strong washers but not so thick.
Thanks a million guys, Enrique
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