69-er

Does the inner plug on the barbell plug, the one with the ridges, completely seal the oil passage? I'm getting indications that oil is leaking past this plug thereby partially or mostly bypassing the filter.

64post

iTrader: (5)

Are you getting an oil leak from the back of the engine onto the ground?

69-er

No, just from the previously mentioned port. I assume you're thinking that the rear plug might be leaking. I have excellent oil pressure, so I think that one is secure. I wouldn't know if it's leaking anyway; as I understand it would just leak back into the oil pan.

This issue is probably one of those "problems" I think I have found when it's really not a problem at all. It's just that the guy I got the pre-lube procedure from didn't mention a leak. He hasn't answered my message to him either.

See:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...e-problem.html

DietCoke

iTrader: (18)

irrelevant. oil bypasses the filter anyway, by design.

69-er

I believe only when it's clogged or the oil is cold and thick.

5 Liter Eater

iTrader: (5)

Or the bypass spring oil pressure is reached.