Leaking oil from sump drain bolt?

[Chriskoss]

Hey guys

for some reason my engine is leaking oil from the oil drain sump bolt..

Ive tightened it as far as it can go (without over tightening of course), still leaks gradually

I took it off when I did an oil change ,and applied gasket goo to the threads and the top.. still leaks

Anyone had this problem before, what is the solution? A new bolt?

I read somewhere every time you do an oil change you need to replace the washer or something, not sure?

thanks

[e240]

Change the copper/aluminium crush washer, also check whether it's actually leaking from the rubber seal at the top but looks like its leaking from the plug when the oil flows down

[Chriskoss]

Thanks for the advice, I think it is leaking from the bolt, I watched it closely.. But im changing my brake pads now so Ill wipe it all clean and inspect it while im doing something else

cheers!

[e240]

wipe around it as well

[riruiz_88]

you might have also cross threaded the bolt, this happened to me. can get a new one from honda for under $15 if i remember right.

[e240]

or Mfactory Sump and Tranny Plug set...LOL comes with new crush washers.

[riruiz_88]

or that hahaha

[chris41]

Oil drain bolt washer - from Honda service dept. :)

[Chriskoss]

Thanks gentlemen, Ill order a new drain bolt and washer from honda, I need something else anyways so ill get both at the same time
cheers

[MRK20CRX]

I had this problem too man, never let an apprentice change the oil in your engine. I get a new bolt and washer everytime I do an oil change

[twing]

I had this problem too man, never let an apprentice change the oil in your engine. I get a new bolt and washer everytime I do an oil change

wow.. that's a bit extreme. I've been using the same bolt for some years and it's still good. Only washer is needed I reckon.

[trentd]

your missing your o ring buddy!, just go get a new fresh sump plug with o ring, you won't get the problem at all this way. just incase your sump plug is a bit rotted

[EK1.6LCIV]

new bolt and washer everytime? dayum, but you do see people buy them. I just reuse the bolt and plonk on a new washer. Only bought a new bolt when I bought the car as mine was fked from the guys who used to work on it, lol. I tried the magnetic bolts before but you soon realise why Honda make them larger and out of better material, lol