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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 11:28 PM
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Any leaks when tapping banjo bolt for oil sensor

Hi,

I actually have the prosport sandwich plate for my oil temp gauge. It leaks oil even with thread sealant and it makes the oil filter replacement difficult (I have to remove the UIM). I'm thinking about tapping the banjo bolt just below the oil filter.

I would like to know if some of you experienced oil leak by doing this.

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Alex
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 07:07 AM
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i ordered the corksport banjo fitting that has an 1/8" NPT port in it. Albeit, i'm using the stock oil filter pedestal and i'm not having any problems with leaks.
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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Hi Alex, if you want to try the banjo bolt hack, i can give you a spare banjo that i have. Just remind me when we try out my hood on your car
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 08:48 AM
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Bummer, was looking into the prosport pedestal too.
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Erix7rew
Hi Alex, if you want to try the banjo bolt hack, i can give you a spare banjo that i have. Just remind me when we try out my hood on your car
Great. I may have a spare one but it's good to know.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Slow2k
Bummer, was looking into the prosport pedestal too.
To be honest I had to re-tap the plug threads because I overtighted the bolts the first time. I guess that didn't help. However with the OEM oil filter I had to remove the UIM to remove the oil filter.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 12:06 PM
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Any more inputs would be appreciated.

In attachment you could see the actual mod. I have not install it yet, I wait for the thread sealant to cure. I'm a bit worried about an oil pressure drop since the sensor interfere a bit. What do you guys think about that considering I'll be tracking the car a 3-4 days a year?
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 10:25 AM
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Hey Alex! i got a solution for you! You tap the banjo 1/4 npt and put a 1/4 -1/8 reducer. I got it in stock if you want to give it a try!

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