Fuel pump leaking oil at gasket....?

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2010/9/29 19:04:19

Every since I rebuilt the fuel pump and replaced it on my 356CID engine it has leaked oil along the gasket. The bolts are tightened and then safety wired as best I can manage but they still work loose about 1/2 a turn after a few miles and asmall amount of oil seeps out which seeps back along the engine and then to the ground. Should I use something like Locktite on te bolt threads or gasket shellac on the gasket which I haven't yet tried. The fibre washers broke and I have been using lock washers but have only tightened the bolts to factory torque or a bit more. I would also like to know a source for the fibre washers (other than MM). Thanks