Engine oil leak from lower crankcase "weep hole" '

[earlfor]

Re: Update...

Changing the oil and installing new oil filter and now now leak makes me wonder if the old oil filter was clogged badly enough to restrict flow and build up back pressure causing the leak. Hmmm

Earl

I also changed the oil and filter. I did not see any leak from the ?weep? hole today.

I wonder if the crank cases should be re-torqued. Perhaps I should leave well enough alone and keep an eye on it for now.

Caleb

[CCMcC]

Yes, I wondered the same thing about the filter. I was due for an oil/filter change, so I thought I'd see if it helped. We'll see how it goes now. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Balled-Up Mesh Wire?

That is a factory-installed wad of balled-up mesh wire. It serves as a crude air/oils separator, and keeps the big objects out of the valve cover.

[CCMcC]

Thanks, Liberty Guys, for clearing that mystery up!

Caleb