Gauges Installation
01-08-2008, 08:39 PM
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Gauges Installation Began installing gauges on my car and when I was almost finished I had drilled and tapped the plate above the oil filter and it turns out that it is leaking. I need to know if anyone knows the part # for that little oil diverter plate, or if anyone knows where I can get one from?? I would really appreciate the help.
01-09-2008, 02:38 AM
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Probably can only find one at the stealership or GMParts Direct.
Is it leaking at the NPT thread you tapped? If so, you may have just gone too deep with the pipe tap - try using more teflon tape to seal or you can also use epoxy on the sending unit threads - we quite often epoxy threaded fittings in place in systems where high vacuum is present to create a leakproof seal.
Is it leaking at the NPT thread you tapped? If so, you may have just gone too deep with the pipe tap - try using more teflon tape to seal or you can also use epoxy on the sending unit threads - we quite often epoxy threaded fittings in place in systems where high vacuum is present to create a leakproof seal.
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Yea its leaking where I tapped it. I called gm today and they said they could get me another plate for $12 which isnt bad at all. I'm gonna use teflon tape when i try again on the new plate. Thanks for the responses.