Root Cause
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I have had a small leak at the oil filter seal for some time. Very slow and figured I would address it when I change the filter.
But now I am seeing more oil on the ground. I traced the leak to what looks like a very small set screw (could be an NPT or some variant) that is near the bottom of the transmission a few inches below the oil filter. Looks like a 4mm allen wrench will fit it.
When I wiped away the grime, I saw a sliver of pipe tape.
I bought it with 80 hours so someone along the way band-aided as best they knew how.
Hoping someone here has a better way of sealing it without retapping it to a larger size. I can do that as a last resort.
I am pretty sure pipe tape was a bad choice but not sure of better options at that temp right on the tranny.
Ideas appreciated.
But now I am seeing more oil on the ground. I traced the leak to what looks like a very small set screw (could be an NPT or some variant) that is near the bottom of the transmission a few inches below the oil filter. Looks like a 4mm allen wrench will fit it.
When I wiped away the grime, I saw a sliver of pipe tape.
I bought it with 80 hours so someone along the way band-aided as best they knew how.
Hoping someone here has a better way of sealing it without retapping it to a larger size. I can do that as a last resort.
I am pretty sure pipe tape was a bad choice but not sure of better options at that temp right on the tranny.
Ideas appreciated.