Subject: [Healeys] the oil drip

From: Richard Antal via Healeys <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2026 20:49:33 +0000 (UTC)

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Gents,=C2=A0 =C2=A0 I recently inquired about the source of an oil leak tha=
t was dripping from under the dash onto my left pant leg. As most suggested=
, it was the connection to the oil pressure gauge that proved to be the sou=
rce. I was advised to tighten that nut. Thanks to you all for that advice.=
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 I tried tightening the nut while on my back under the dash. I=
t seems impossible to get a box wrench onto the nut and then be able to tur=
n it because of so many other obstacles in the way prevents rotation of the=
 wrench. Do I need to pull the. gauge through the dash into the cockpit in =
order to access that nut or is there some trick to getting it done from the=
 position I tried but failed?rich antal
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d, it was the connection to the oil pressure gauge that proved to be the so=
urce. I was advised to tighten that nut. Thanks to you all for that advice.=
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obstacles in the way prevents rotation of the wrench. Do I need to pull the=
. gauge through the dash into the cockpit in order to access that nut or is=
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From: Jake V via Healeys <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:51:14 -0400

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That's how I did it on my BJ8, removed the tach and gas gauge, then removed
the dual gauge retaining bracket and pulled the gauge thru the dash in
order to remove/reinstall the oil pipe.
Jake

On Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 6:14 PM Richard Antal via Healeys <
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> Gents,
>     I recently inquired about the source of an oil leak that was dripping
> from under the dash onto my left pant leg. As most suggested, it was the
> connection to the oil pressure gauge that proved to be the source. I was
> advised to tighten that nut. Thanks to you all for that advice.
>     I tried tightening the nut while on my back under the dash. It seems
> impossible to get a box wrench onto the nut and then be able to turn it
> because of so many other obstacles in the way prevents rotation of the
> wrench. Do I need to pull the. gauge through the dash into the cockpit in
> order to access that nut or is there some trick to getting it done from the
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<div dir=3D"auto">That&#39;s how I did it on my BJ8, removed the tach and g=
as gauge, then removed the dual gauge retaining bracket and pulled the gaug=
e thru the dash in order to remove/reinstall the oil pipe.<div dir=3D"auto"=
>Jake</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div =
dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 6:14 PM Richard Antal=
 via Healeys &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]=
am.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"m=
argin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div><div sty=
le=3D"font-family:Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"=
><div dir=3D"ltr">Gents,</div><div dir=3D"ltr">=C2=A0 =C2=A0 I recently inq=
uired about the source of an oil leak that was dripping from under the dash=
 onto my left pant leg. As most suggested, it was the connection to the oil=
 pressure gauge that proved to be the source. I was advised to tighten that=
 nut. Thanks to you all for that advice.</div><div dir=3D"ltr">=C2=A0 =C2=
=A0 I tried tightening the nut while on my back under the dash. It seems im=
possible to get a box wrench onto the nut and then be able to turn it becau=
se of so many other obstacles in the way prevents rotation of the wrench. D=
o I need to pull the. gauge through the dash into the cockpit in order to a=
ccess that nut or is there some trick to getting it done from the position =
I tried but failed?</div><div dir=3D"ltr">rich antal</div></div></div>_____=
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From: Jim Werner via Healeys <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:29:07 +0000 (UTC)

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Remove the large guage next to it. Tach or speedo. Then work on it

Jim Werner

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 6:35 PM, Richard Antal via Healeys <healeys@autox=
.team.net> wrote:

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Remove the large guage next to it. Tach or speedo. Then work on it<br><br><=
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yahoo-style-wrap"><div dir=3D"ltr">Gents,</div><div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp; &nbs=
p; I recently inquired about the source of an oil leak that was dripping fr=
om under the dash onto my left pant leg. As most suggested, it was the conn=
ection to the oil pressure gauge that proved to be the source. I was advise=
d to tighten that nut. Thanks to you all for that advice.</div><div dir=3D"=
ltr">&nbsp; &nbsp; I tried tightening the nut while on my back under the da=
sh. It seems impossible to get a box wrench onto the nut and then be able t=
o turn it because of so many other obstacles in the way prevents rotation o=
f the wrench. Do I need to pull the. gauge through the dash into the cockpi=
t in order to access that nut or is there some trick to getting it done fro=
m the position I tried but failed?</div><div dir=3D"ltr">rich antal</div></=
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From: Michael Oritt <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2026 21:19:42 -0400

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Richard--

Saw a small section--just big enough to go over the oil line--from the
correct size box-end (closed-end) wrench, slip it over the oil line and
tighten away one point at a time.

Best--Michael

On Tue, Jun 9, 2026 at 6:26=E2=80=AFPM Richard Antal via Healeys <
[email-masked]> wrote:

> order to access that nut or is there some trick to getting it done from t=
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff">Richa=
rd--</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff"><br></div><d=
iv class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff">Saw a small section--jus=
t big enough to go over the oil line--from the correct size box-end (closed=
-end) wrench, slip it over the oil line and tighten away one point at a tim=
e.</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff"><br></div><div=
 class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff">Best--Michael</div></div><=
br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=
=3D"gmail_attr">On Tue, Jun 9, 2026 at 6:26=E2=80=AFPM Richard Antal via He=
aleys &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]<=
/a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0=
px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><=
div><div style=3D"font-family:&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,Helvetica,Arial,sa=
ns-serif;font-size:13px"><div dir=3D"ltr">Gents,</div><div dir=3D"ltr">=C2=
=A0 =C2=A0 I recently inquired about the source of an oil leak that was dri=
pping from under the dash onto my left pant leg. As most suggested, it was =
the connection to the oil pressure gauge that proved to be the source. I wa=
s advised to tighten that nut. Thanks to you all for that advice.</div><div=
 dir=3D"ltr">=C2=A0 =C2=A0 I tried tightening the nut while on my back unde=
r the dash. It seems impossible to get a box wrench onto the nut and then b=
e able to turn it because of so many other obstacles in the way prevents ro=
tation of the wrench. Do I need to pull the. gauge through the dash into th=
e cockpit in order to access that nut or is there some trick to getting it =
done from the position I tried but failed?</div><div dir=3D"ltr">rich antal=
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From: Michael Oritt <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:37:20 -0400

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I agree John.
I used to own a boat that had a large CAT diesel engine and the injector
nuts were in wells which prevented getting a good purchase on them with an
open-end wrench
I found a tool--sort of like a deep six-point hexagonal socket with a slot
cut out of its length--which passed over the fuel pipe and slid down onto
the nut.
That's what gave me this idea.

Best--Michael Oritt

On Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 1:33=E2=80=AFAM john spaur <[email-masked]>=
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> Great solution, but be sure to use a 12 point spanner.
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Healeys <[email-masked]> on behalf of Michael
> Oritt <[email-masked]>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, 09 June 2026 18:19:42
> *To:* Richard Antal <[email-masked]>
> *Cc:* Healeys <[email-masked]>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] the oil drip
>
> Richard--
>
he
> position I tried but failed?

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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff">I agr=
ee John.</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff">I used t=
o own a boat that had a large CAT diesel engine and the injector nuts were =
in wells which prevented getting a good purchase on them with an open-end w=
rench</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff">I found a t=
ool--sort of like a deep six-point hexagonal socket with a slot cut out of =
its length--which passed over the fuel pipe and slid down onto the nut.</di=
v><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff">That&#39;s what gave=
 me this idea.</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff"><b=
r></div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff">Best--Michael =
Oritt=C2=A0 =C2=A0</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_con=
tainer"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 1:33=
=E2=80=AFAM john spaur &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">jmsdar=
[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" =
style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);pa=
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Great solution, but be sure to use a 12 point spanner.=C2=A0</div>
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ank">[email-masked]</a>&gt; on behalf of Michael Oritt &lt;=
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, 09 June 2026 18:19:42<br>
<b>To:</b> Richard Antal &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=
=3D"_blank">[email-masked]</a>&gt;<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Healeys &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"=
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] the oil drip</font>
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<div style=3D"color:rgb(51,51,255)">Richard--</div>
<div style=3D"color:rgb(51,51,255)"><br>
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<div style=3D"color:rgb(51,51,255)">Saw a small section--just big enough to=
 go over the oil line--from the correct size box-end (closed-end) wrench, s=
lip it over the oil line and tighten away one point at a time.</div>
<div style=3D"color:rgb(51,51,255)"><br>
</div>
<div style=3D"color:rgb(51,51,255)">Best--Michael</div>
</div>
<br>
<div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">On Tue, Jun 9, 2026 at 6:26=E2=80=AFPM Richard Antal via H=
ealeys &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]" target=3D"_blank">heal=
[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">Gents,</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">=C2=A0 =C2=A0 I recently inquired about the source of an o=
il leak that was dripping from under the dash onto my left pant leg. As mos=
t suggested, it was the connection to the oil pressure gauge that proved to=
 be the source. I was advised to tighten that
 nut. Thanks to you all for that advice.</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">=C2=A0 =C2=A0 I tried tightening the nut while on my back =
under the dash. It seems impossible to get a box wrench onto the nut and th=
en be able to turn it because of so many other obstacles in the way prevent=
s rotation of the wrench. Do I need to pull
 the. gauge through the dash into the cockpit in order to access that nut o=
r is there some trick to getting it done from the position I tried but fail=
ed?</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">rich antal</div>
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