Engine - Oil Leak Above the Oil Filter
Number 84-6 (Gasoline)-48 Date 6/84Subject: ENGINE OIL LEAK ABOVE THE OIL FILTER ON 1.8L ENGINES, CODES 0 AND J - 1983-84 2000 MODELS
An engine oil leak may occur at the galley plug just above the engine oil filter. It may appear to be a filter leak at first glance, as the oil will run down onto the filter base and down over the sides.
The leak is usually the result of inadequate sealer or improper torque on the galley plug.
The galley plug should be removed, the plug and hole cleaned, thread sealer applied and re-installed. Plug should be torqued to 20-25 N-m (15-18 ft.lb.).
A production change was made in March 1984 which changes this plug from a tapered fit to a flush fit with a gasket. It can be identified by the external hex head rather than the internal hex used on the tapered plug.
Warrant Information
Labor Operation J1640
Time Allowance 0.3 Hr.
Trouble Code 42