slight leakage around oil filter base....

[daves66nova]

95 Camry. it seems that there's a slight oil leak right between the engine oil cooler base and the block.How do i fix this this?

 

[Pablo]

Mating surface unscratched? Flat? Just one filter or every time this happens?

 

[rshaw125]

Did you get some oil in the groove of the filter? The sealing ring should handle any imperfections. I would take it off and have a good look at it.

 

[Donald]

You need to re-read his forum entry. Its leaking between the oil cooler base and the block, not between the oil filter and the oil cooler base. I would guess there is an o-ring that is leaking.

 

[Boomer]

Agree with Donald. Chevy 4 wheel drive trucks did this as well over time. New O-ring was just the ticket to stop the seepage.

 

[daves66nova]

So how do i take this off the block? that adaptor is fixed to the block.

 

[mechtech2]

The question is HOW is it fixed to the block. If it is not cast with it, there should be a removal method. Maybe in the center, with the filter off? BTW, if if IS a casting leak, Clean the area very clean and dry, and use JB weld quick built up around it.