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  1. 14th August 2007, 02:49 PM #1
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    TD5 leaking oil filter

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    Has anyone else experienced problems with leaks from the seal of the spin-on oil filter on a TD5? I change the oil and filters regularly and a couple of times I've experienced delayed leaks from the seal of the full flow spin-on filter. By delayed, I mean that the leak occurs several thousand k after the filter is installed. The filter is on tight but I can stop the leak by using the filter wrench and really tightening it up, so much so that it's difficult to get off next time. Any thoughts on a possible cause?
    In a lifetime of motoring I can only think of one previous similar problem and that was on an old VW kombi. That was due to a stuck oil overpressure relief valve. Is this the most likely cause of my problem and how can I fix it?

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  2. 14th August 2007, 03:56 PM #2
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    Yep this happens on a TD5. You have to nip it up a bit every so often once the leak appears. I think it happens even more so when using full synthetic oil.
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  3. 14th August 2007, 04:28 PM #3
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    Ive found that with big red if i spin it up then add 1/4-1/2 of a turn its ok till the engine warms up (take it for a good run, work that turbo) then reach in with the welders gloves and a bit off inner tube and it will go another 1/3 or so and then doesnt leak from there
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  4. 14th August 2007, 05:47 PM #4
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    Well Ive never had mine leak on any vehicle Ive owned.
    I clean the metal surface thoroughly, add a smear of fresh oil around the rubber seal and hand tighten, then a 1/4 tweak (never over tighten, it compresses the oilseal and will leak and be a bugger to get off next time) and thats it, never a leak and I use synthetics.
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  5. 15th August 2007, 09:03 AM #5
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    I had mine leaking badly and asked at Canberra Motor Works when I had the Disco serviced. His reply was that the fix is to run a die over the thread on the oil filter fitting. Seems to work, mine hasn't leaked since and that was 30,000 Ks ago.
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  6. 15th August 2007, 04:51 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tote View Post
    I had mine leaking badly and asked at Canberra Motor Works when I had the Disco serviced. His reply was that the fix is to run a die over the thread on the oil filter fitting. Seems to work, mine hasn't leaked since and that was 30,000 Ks ago.
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    Just for clarity do you mean run a die over the male thread on the filter fitting or run a tap into the female thread in the actual filter?
    In either case does anyone know the thread size required?

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  7. 15th August 2007, 07:20 PM #7
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    The male thread on the filter fitting, he mentioned he had to make a jig up to do it in the vehicle.
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