I replaced the lines from the oil filter to the oil cooler about a year ago. Now I have a new drip. It looks like it is coming from between the oil filter housing and the engine. The bolts feel tight. The drip started in cold weather, like single digit f. Is this a common problem? It looks like it might be a booger trying to remove and replace the oil filter housing.

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69 220D not running
79 240D parts car
80 240D Beater runs everyday
81 300TD temp disabled cooling problem
82 300SD sweet

Not the housing but just the gasket. Did you tighten all 5 bolts? That center one can sometimes be hidden by crud.

yes, remove and re-install the oil filter assembly
in order to replace gasket

no I have not found a center bolt, I will get the pressure washer on it as soon as today. there is eechk everywhere. I just had everything all clean not long ago

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69 220D not running
79 240D parts car
80 240D Beater runs everyday
81 300TD temp disabled cooling problem
82 300SD sweet

having a similar problem on my sd oil everywhere.. Time to dirty my hands

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'79 240D
'79 300SD

those that are missed:
'80 300TD bandit
'76 300D cleta jill

My buddy Frank used a wrench and tightened up all the bolts
he did not remove the assembly
it has not leaked for over 6 months

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69 220D not running
79 240D parts car
80 240D Beater runs everyday
81 300TD temp disabled cooling problem
82 300SD sweet

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/231282-locating-bolts.html?posted=1#post1950163

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13