I doubt the nipple itself is worn. If anything is worn out it would be the threads in the case. You need to do a better job tightening it or use some Loctite thread sealant. You will need to clean the oil in order for the Loctite to work.
-----Original Message----- From: Wrenn [mailto:wrey455@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2015 2:36 PM To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> Subject: Oil Filter Nipple I have a 1984, 1.9 liter Westfalia but the oil filter nipple comes out with the filter change every time. Is there a place I can get a similar one to replace it? What is the length and thread size of the original? Thanks in advance Reynold -- We Travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us! |
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