So i noticed a couple spots on the garage floor when I pulled my car out this morning, so i had my friend take a look. Turns out it coming from where the t-fitting (from my oil presure gauge) enters my block. My friend tried to fix itjust by tightening it b/c itwas loose. Didn't work. He then takes the fitting out andlooks at it and itlooks like the threads are starting to strip. I guess the so called "mechanic" who installed it putit in at an angle and f*****up the threads. Any ideas how to fix this without pulling the engine torethreadthe hole?

 

tap and die kit... you'll have to tap the hole out a little bit and find a bigger adaptor block to fit since threads will be bigger

 

try not to get any shavings in the block. maybe try some teflon tape

 

so do i have to pull the motor to install the tap and die kit?

What about form-a-gasket do u guys thinks it will stop the leak if i put it around where the fitting enters the block?

 

a tap and die kit is not something you install. A tap is a tool that threads or re-threads a hole. A die toll threads or re-threads a bolt.

My suggestion would be to re-tap the hole and re-die the fitting. Get some teflon tape and before reinstalling the fitting, wrap a bunch of teflon tape around the fitting. If you aren't familiar with teflon tape ask how to wrap a fitting properly.

 

id try the silicon tape first put some one there should help alot if not go with rethreading

 

yeah, try the tape first before you start getting into all that.