sickboy2345

got a leak under my sandwich plate, the thing is i have tightened it down as hard as i could+ there was some kinda gasket underneath. how would u guys secure it?

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

Considering I've never seen Mazda use a reference to "sandwich" in their FSM, you'll have to be more descriptive as to what you mean by "sandwich plate". Pictures would help.

BillM

iTrader: (4)

you talking about the oil filter base? If so there are two o-rings under there...

sickboy2345

sorry i should have said..yes oil filter sandwich plate, basically just taken my car from mazda and they told me about it, there is o-ring underneath but the guy said that my car was spraying oil from underneath the sadwich plate...

would some loctite help?(the one u use instead of gasket)

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

No loctite. There are two o-rings. The oil filter pedestal is held down by two nuts. Undo the oil cooler line, then undo the two nuts. The pedestal will come off. Replace the o-rings and re-install. I usually use a little RTV to hold the o-rings in place for the install.

RotorRyan

iTrader: (3)

are you talking about the factory pedestal, or an aftermarket plate that sits on top of the stock pedestal? if its the aftermarket plate there is supposed to be a gasket/oring under it.

sickboy2345

no im talking about aftermarket plate, it leaks from under it, not from my factory pedestal...

DaleClark

iTrader: (55)

Get rid of the aftermarket plate - it's most likely just going to continue to give you trouble.

If you have a sensor in there for an oil pressure or temp gauge, find a new home for it. One trick is to drill/tap a 1/8" NPT hole on top of the banjo bolt for the oil cooler line right there. Real slick installation.

Dale