Hey all, 97' GSX, 6-bolt, 90' OFH... i belive that my slight oil leak is coming from the oil relife valve plug, either that or the oil pump seal, but not getting oil on the timing belt or upper components. Is there a more easy way to tighten the oil relife valve other than having to remove the crank pulley? Thanks for any advise!

mitsukid02 said:

Hey all, 97' GSX, 6-bolt, 90' OFH... i belive that my slight oil leak is coming from the oil relife valve plug, either that or the oil pump seal, but not getting oil on the timing belt or upper components. Is there a more easy way to tighten the oil relife valve other than having to remove the crank pulley? Thanks for any advise!

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Are you talking about the oil relief valve?

I have always messed with it off the car so I'm not sure but is it really that close? I would think a socket and an extension would work. If not I guess you have to pull the crank pulley off. That only take a few minutes anyway. Just think of it as good practice.

Yeah I know how to pull it off its just so darn cold out!

You need to clean the entire area of oil and figure out where it's coming from. Unless you messed with the relief valve and didn't put any thread sealant on the plug, it should not be leaking.

LiquidX said:

You need to clean the entire area of oil and figure out where it's coming from. Unless you messed with the relief valve and didn't put any thread sealant on the plug, it should not be leaking.

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im not sure if there is any thread sealant on the plug, but everytime i look under the car, its dripping from that plug. the whole upper half of the timing area is oil free, its only around the oil filter housing, if it were an oil seal from the pump, does it usually just drip downward, or will it sling onto the belts and other parts?