Push Rod Cover Oil Leak

[morebacon]

Hi folks, I'm dealing with an oil leak at the bottom of the push rod cover for a 3.0L. I've replaced the cover gasket (with a cork one) and that fixed the leak around the cover.

But now I have oil leaking around 2 of the bolts. Any suggestions on how to deal with that? I'm afraid of over tightening them and bend the cover. Thanks!

 

[morebacon]

So it seems there should have been some o-rings on those bolts (part #25-25429). I've used some that I had around until I get the correct size and the leak seems to have stopped.

 

[johnboy68]

I have the exact same problem, but it doesn’t appear the OEM were o-rings. Are you sure that part # is correct?

 

[kenny nunez]

An old mechanic‘s trick. Back the bolt out about 1-2 turns, wrap the underside of the bolt head with kite string then tighten.