Just did my first oil change on our T1N based camper. Replaced the oil filter [replaced all 3 O-rings] and added 9 quarts Mobil 1 0W-40.
After engine had run for a while. Noticed oil leaking. Eventually found that the large O-ring at the base of the filter cap was being bulging out [after the engine started] allowing oil to leak past. Reseated the O-ring, and tightened the cap as hard as possible by hand. Started leaking again. Tightened the cap using a Snap-On belt wrench. Still leaks. Tightened some more [after reseating O-ring], but still leaking.
How tight must the oil filter cap be? I'm scared that further tightening might crack the cap.
Joe
Westy 56
After engine had run for a while. Noticed oil leaking. Eventually found that the large O-ring at the base of the filter cap was being bulging out [after the engine started] allowing oil to leak past. Reseated the O-ring, and tightened the cap as hard as possible by hand. Started leaking again. Tightened the cap using a Snap-On belt wrench. Still leaks. Tightened some more [after reseating O-ring], but still leaking.
How tight must the oil filter cap be? I'm scared that further tightening might crack the cap.
Joe
Westy 56