Leaky Head

[510paesan]

Since I've had my 03 every year I'm forced to change this O-ring. It sits on a sleeve that this bolt goes through. Located on drivers side head right after oil dipstick. Once a year this guy decides to go flat and a very small but persisent oil spot forms. Any thoughts on what's going on here?

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[justbob]

I like to put a paper thin layer of black RTV on them. I'm probably the only one.. But they never leak.


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[FordNut]

I like to put a paper thin layer of black RTV on them. I'm probably the only one.. But they never leak.


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Nope, me too...

[MOTOWN]

I like to put a paper thin layer of black RTV on them. I'm probably the only one.. But they never leak.


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Me three! I thought I was the only one! Lol

[fastblackmerc]

Silicone will work. Are you torquing them to spec? Too tight and you'll deform them.

[Zack]

Silicone will work. Are you torquing them to spec? Too tight and you'll deform them.

This is untrue.
The metal spacer prevents deforming.

[510paesan]

Silicone will work. Are you torquing them to spec? Too tight and you'll deform them.

i think that metal sleeve prevents you from overtightening but i just use a 3/8's till tight.. not sure if the oil spot is indicative of a larger problem? hence my thread.