Bad oil leak

1990 GMC SUBURBAN
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JSERAFIN
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Just finished changing the oil in my 1990 suburban. Started the engine and checked for leaks. Oil was practically pouring out of the filter area. I hand tightened the filter as tight as it could go, figuring it was loose. Oil not coming from filter, but upon closer inspection with a flashlight, it is coming from the area above the filter. Never leaked a drop prior to this? Any ideas?
Nov 23, 2010 at 11:24 PM
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MERLIN2021
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check the old filter for the rubber seal, it probably stuck to the mounting area, remove the filter and the old seal.
Nov 23, 2010 at 11:34 PM
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JSERAFIN
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Thanks for the response. The oil is not leaking from where the filter screws on. It is coming from above the filter - I don't know what this part is called - oil filter adapter? To let you know, the old filter was stuck (I didn't put it on) and a had to wrestle it off. Eventually cutting the filter off and using needle nose pliers in the holes of the filter base with a long screwdriver wedged in the handle of the pliers to finally unscrew it.
Nov 23, 2010 at 11:39 PM
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MERLIN2021
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could it be the sender? If the mount cracked it will need to be replaced. or maybe KB Weld might fix it.
Nov 24, 2010 at 12:13 AM
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DAVE'S BIG BACKYARD!
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its your oil sending unit
Dec 25, 2010 at 6:53 PM