2000 gtx rfi oil line

[rob04064]

It looks like an oil line got disconnected from the top of my oil reservoir. But i cant find the line laying anywhere? What is it and whats going on here?

My two small lines coming off what i think is the pump are filled with oil.

 

[rob04064]

Here is the pic

 

[LikeabossTM]

That line on the far side is the rotary bath to tank return line, the near side is a one-way check valve to allow atmosphere air into the tank to replace the same volume of departing oil.

Have a beer, it's now fixed.

 

[rob04064]

So there is no line? There is a brass nipple on the end of that check valve which had me nervous a line goes on to it.

It looks like i am getting an oil drip on the bottom of that check valve? Anything to worry about? I plan on replacing the oil filter this week along with a few other things.

 

[LikeabossTM]

So there is no line? There is a brass nipple on the end of that check valve which had me nervous a line goes on to it.

It looks like i am getting an oil drip on the bottom of that check valve? Anything to worry about? I plan on replacing the oil filter this week along with a few other things.

You got it Pontiac, no line.

 

[rob04064]

Awesome. So the reason i noticed this was a small (tiny) pool of oil in the area. Like i said it looks like it is dripping from the check valve. Is this normal? Or just keep running it as is?

 

[LikeabossTM]

Awesome. So the reason i noticed this was a small (tiny) pool of oil in the area. Like i said it looks like it is dripping from the check valve. Is this normal? Or just keep running it as is?

Was the tank filled full at some point? It's possible the short piece of line itself has a pinhole/slit in it where it's locked onto either of the fittings. Or maybe the check valve leaks backwards (it shouldn't). But either of these appear as if they'd only manifest with a really full tank.

I'd wipe it up, not overfill, and see if the drip returns. If it does, I'd pull the short line and valve off, make sure the line is good and secured well with zip ties, and that the check valve only passes air in one direction by blowing into it both ways (should only pass air into, not out of, the tank).

No big deal in any event, just a little messy.

 

[rob04064]

I filled it the other day (maybe half full?)

Spent a little time trying to clean the inside of the hull best i could, so i would be able to see it when things like this happen.

Went ahead and bought a new check valve anyways, only $8 so I will have a new one when i tear into it. Plus the oil is expensive so I dont like to see it dripping out.

Thanks for the help!

 

[mikidymac]

Castrol SuperClean will really clean up the bilge on these.

 

[rob04064]

I will try it. Went with the purple power this last which did work very well.

 

[rob04064]

On the opposite side of that check valve, going the other way, there is a big clear oil line that swoops down below the motor. Looking through the seat hole that line appears full of oil but looking at it from the hood side, the first 10” or so there is no oil in the line. Is this normal?

 

[LikeabossTM]

On the opposite side of that check valve, going the other way, there is a big clear oil line that swoops down below the motor. Looking through the seat hole that line appears full of oil but looking at it from the hood side, the first 10” or so there is no oil in the line. Is this normal?

Yes, that's perfectly normal. The return line doesn't typically circulate anything, it is more of an expansion chamber to accommodate oil volume changes due to cold/hot engine temperature changes.

In other words, the in side fills, the out side provides relief.

 

[rob04064]

Awesome, thanks man. One last question. When i replace the oil filter will i need to bleed the pump?

 

[etemplet]

Make sure the filter is us full and fill the line you will connect into. You can bleed the pump a bit to see if there is any air just to be sure.

 

[LikeabossTM]

Awesome, thanks man. One last question. When i replace the oil filter will i need to bleed the pump?

Yep. It's pretty easy. After you have the new filter installed just loosen the bleeder screw so that you get some oil dribbling out and then flick the pump feed line between the filter and pump with your finger until the air bubbles disappear. You'll want to have a rag under the pump to catch most of the mess, I still had to wipe up with a few shop towels from what leaked through the rag. Probably an ounce or so of oil will leak out of the bleeder, takes about 30 seconds of having it open/flicking before they're gone.

If you have a light under the line there it'll be easier to watch the air bubbles bleed out.

 

[rob04064]

Thank you.