Oil Filter Leak

[DKneble]

I have searched through numerous threads about oil leaks in the filter area but I can't seem to find anything similar to my issue.

I have a leak that appears to be coming from the seal between the oil filter and housing. I have already replaced the housing gasket and I installed a new oil pressure sending unit not too long ago so I am confident that neither of these is leaking. The leak only seems to happen when I put a high load on the car...racing, high boost, high rpm. So I am thinking it is due to higher oil pressure. The leak appears to be like a mist orignating from the oil filter.

I am using an OEM mitsu filter torqued to spec and the oil filter housing is a front facing one on my 6 bolt motor installed by showdown motorsports. Any ideas? Any other filters that would seat better?

 

[shortyskater]

Give a few other filters a shot. Also wipe down the entire area clean to try and pin point exactly where it is coming from.

 

[stevo911]

Had the same problem with the OEM filter was the gasket on the filter itself was designed to let go at a certain oil pressure to keep the pump from blowing. Have been using FRAM and Motocraft and never had the issue since.

 

[DKneble]

Thanks, yea I thought maybe it was the pan but I ruled that out too. I just installed a new pan and all new gaskets and wiped down everything so I will drive her for one day and take a look. But I am fairly confident it is coming from the gasket around the oil filter and only at high RPM and its a fine spray pattern...maybe consider using a thinner oil?

I'm running M1 10w-30 but maybe some 5w-20?

 

[snowborder714]

I would try and replace the oil cooler o-ring. It goes between the oil cooler and the housing itself.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/pro...k-oil-cooler-o-ring-95-gsx.html#post151726470

 

[Polyol]

I would try and replace the oil cooler o-ring. It goes between the oil cooler and the housing itself.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/pro...k-oil-cooler-o-ring-95-gsx.html#post151726470

+1 on the o-ring.

 

[Defiant]

My bet's the front main seal.

 

[DKneble]

I have a front facing oil filter housing...like the one JNZ sells. I am not sure if there is an oil cooler or how it is setup on this housing. Also, if it was the front main then wouldnt there be oil on the t-belt and inside the lower timing cover? Because mine is clean.

Dave