Oil filter plate question

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drftsx
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Car: 90 240sx(sr)

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i have a small oil leak that appears to be leaking at the plate where the oil filter is located. seems to be a bad gasket, where can i order one? Thanks


Emperor_Tha
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yeah my just started leaking from there. Let me know if u find the gasket. Do u know if that plate just bolt off or is there more to it like lining up the timing mark?

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Hijacker
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4 allen bolts hold it in place. And it has 2 o-rings under it that keep the oil running in the galleys.

Make sure it's not your oil filter leaking, first. If you lubricate the filter gasket ring poorly, it's possible it's leaking.

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drftsx
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im pretty sure its leaking from there. Thanks alot for the help i really appreciate it.


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