jgreg53 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Finally got my p15 running. Canister is leaking around the nut on top It's almost as if it has too much oil in it. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug&Deb Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Do you have the canister with a replaceable filter element? If so check the gasket. It’s hard to keep in place while installing. Not sure if that will help. I’ve never had a leak around the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 There should be a copper gasket under that nut. It may be missing or smashed down so much that it won't seal anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) I believe there should be a gasket there, if it's the replaceable filter type. If it's the sealed type, where you replace the whole canister, then it's bad. If it's the sealed type and you want to convert to the replaceable type, they make a kit for Jeeps that can be made to work, it's not a bolt in but the fab isn't hard. https://www.omix-ada.com/oil-canister-assembly-45-67-willys-jeep-models.html Edited August 7, 2020 by Sniper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgreg53 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Took the lid off and got it apart. There was no gasket under the nut. Made a gasket out of some felpro sheet material. Not leaking now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) A paper type gasket usually doesn’t hold up very well under the shear forces as you tighten the nut, but it’s good to hear that it’s holding up for you. I would recommend replacing it with a plastic/nylon, or copper, washer the next time you change the filter. Edited August 8, 2020 by Merle Coggins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgreg53 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Thanks for the tip, Merle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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