Little pool of oil right behind thermostat housing
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Little pool of oil right behind thermostat housing
'Little pool of oil right behind thermostat housing'
Just like the subject says... I saw a post which reminded me of this. I never paid much attention to it, but figured I'd see if anyone had any insight on how/whether or not to fix it.
Just like the subject says... I saw a post which reminded me of this. I never paid much attention to it, but figured I'd see if anyone had any insight on how/whether or not to fix it.
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Probably not from your t-stadt housing. I'd say it's most likely oil wicking up the nearest intake bolt. Happened to me a few times. Use thread sealer or trflon tape on the threads, and that should fix it! 
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Can I just take that one bolt out and put the thread sealer on and retorque it, or woudld that mess something up on the manifold. I dont' know much about the assembly/dissassembly of engines.
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Shouldn't hurt it at all. Good time to re-check the torque of all the other bolts too!!
Good time to re-check the torque of all the other bolts too!! 
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