Fourth Bolt

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RKNY33
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Fourth Bolt

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Tech Tips is the best. I have a 93 XII and the bolt on the top of the oil pan to the right in the picture on the tech site is dripping oil. I saw this when I went to change the oil. Took the bolt out and it had two copper washers and a hole through the bolt near the head. Placed it back in with washers on either side of a ring that it passes through and it still leaked after I filled up the oil.
Cannot find this in the service manual or several part sites. I have purchased brass washers and some neoprene (still looking for copper) but am wondering what is the proper way to stop the drip. Any ideas on what this bolt is for and suggestions would be appreciated.
John :help:
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Re: Fourth Bolt

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RKNY33 wrote:Tech Tips is the best. I have a 93 XII and the bolt on the top of the oil pan to the right in the picture on the tech site is dripping oil. I saw this when I went to change the oil. Took the bolt out and it had two copper washers and a hole through the bolt near the head. Placed it back in with washers on either side of a ring that it passes through and it still leaked after I filled up the oil.
Cannot find this in the service manual or several part sites. I have purchased brass washers and some neoprene (still looking for copper) but am wondering what is the proper way to stop the drip. Any ideas on what this bolt is for and suggestions would be appreciated.
John :help:
It is called a "banjo" bolt and they are used for fluid delivery. The reason for it being copper is that a new copper washer will crush a bit and seal your leak.
Critical that one does not over-torque it when installing. Brass is not as soft as copper, so find the correct part. Gene
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