Any tips, tricks, or advice on the removal of the oil filter cooler/adaptor for replacing those seals? A brief write-up on that would be incredibly appreciated.I finally got the chance to work on the oil leak I first saw around 6 weeks ago which I thought was from the oil filter being loose. Turns out the culprit was the oil cooler o-ring seal.
• Oil Cooler o-ring seal - OEM part # 90301-67004.
• Oil-Coolant crossover figure-8 seal - OEM part # 15692-50020.
Flat and brittle.
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Now installed and while at it, I maximized my ultrasonic clearer. Sanded all the spots with oil stains and wire brushed the exterior of the components.
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Right after I was done with this project I did a full fluid exchange and used a total of 15 gallons of 5W30 mineral oil until the oil coming out of the drain was as clear as the new one I put in, thank you Fumoto drain valve!
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All buttoned up, torqued-to-spec and leak-free.
Did some resto work on the front brake calipers, wire-brush + metal polish cream when I replaced the pads I used Adams Iron remover spray to clean/prep it, worked like a charm.
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Detailed the engine bay as well using different degreasers and cleaners including aluminum cleaners, this stripped all aluminum lines from any oil stain. Also used Si2 based undercarriage spray from Adam’s for the finishing touch, love the dry-to-touch finish and the smell.
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Top OEM plastic intake manifold cover will go in tomorrow, tired as a dog.
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Started her up after almost a month of hiatus, ran it for 30 mins and no more leak! And I love that purr all over again. I think I’ll drive the honda tomorrow![]()