oil return tube
 

I replaced my oil return tube about a year ago or less and it still leaks like crazy. Turns out that the one end of the tube was not brazed or soldered properly at the factory so I just got another one with washers and 2 rubber gaskets. Does it matter which washers I use Brass or Copper? I got both. Should I use a little permatex (or something similar) on the rubber gaskets? thanks























































9on the gaskets that go on the tube? Thanks

Re: oil return tube
 

Permatex is OK. A good silicone gasket cement is also OK. Use either sparingly. I would use the rubber gaskets unless the brass or copper are compressible. If you use the rubber gaskets do not over tighten.

Re: oil return tube
 

You could have repaired the original oil return pipe on the inside using JB Weld. I holds up to water, oil. gasoline and antifreeze. You could have saved $40.

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Thanks for the comeback. I am going to take the old one to a radiator shop and have them repair it but until then I'll put it back together with the new one and drive it.

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Re: oil return tube
 

I prefer the cork gaskets.

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So do I.

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I soak the cork gasket in oil for a hour,I used the brass washers. I hold the head of a 3/8 rachet in my Palm and snug it up. After the motor warms up I give each bolt a 1/4 turn. No sealer and no leaks.

Re: oil return tube
 

The two ends are not on the same plane so the likelihood of the shop getting it right is low. So, a leak due to not being flat to the gasket is likely.

You can measure that difference (don't remember but around 3/8"). Have your shop use that dimension's spacer and solder.