nismoz Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 The fumoto valve just arrived today so I did the installation... and first the washer that came with the valve leaked. So I put OEM cruch washer and it still leaks. It is such a PITA because I have to put at least 3 bottle of oil to check if it leaks or not.. and than if it leaks, I have to put the oil back into the bottle. Should I try to overtighten it? I can't think of what other methods are left to correct this leakeage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 My fumoto valve leaked a little bit through the valve (not the seal at the oil pan), during my last oil change I decided to throw it away and put my drain plug back in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismoz Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Mine leaks thru the seal. Don't really know what else I can do. I gtg downstair and do sth before a lot of the oil leak out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismoz Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 NVM. I just overtighten the valve and it doesn't leak anymore. I wonder why they warned the customer saying don't overtightem it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 The fumoto valve just arrived today so I did the installation... and first the washer that came with the valve leaked. So I put OEM cruch washer and it still leaks. It is such a PITA because I have to put at least 3 bottle of oil to check if it leaks or not.. and than if it leaks, I have to put the oil back into the bottle. Should I try to overtighten it? I can't think of what other methods are left to correct this leakeage. I have been on this site for a few years and have never heard of a fumoto valve. Am I retraded or is this 'valve' like 'wood magnets'? Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGT Dave Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I have been on this site for a few years and have never heard of a fumoto valve. Am I retraded or is this 'valve' like 'wood magnets'? It's real. It's a valve that replaces your oil pan drain plug. After it's installed you only have to flip the lever open to drain the oil - no tools needed. If you do a search here you'll find lots of threads about them. If you're interested in getting one, there's a thread with a 10% off code from the company website (http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/) somewhere around here (not sure if the code still works or not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasaraki Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I have been on this site for a few years and have never heard of a fumoto valve. Am I retraded or is this 'valve' like 'wood magnets'? You have got to be kidding me. http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I have fumoto valves on both of our Legacies. Neither leaked at the gasket, and neither has shed a drop from the valve. The biggest reason I love those handy little bastards has nothing to do with no tools, its because the stock drain plug drains like a tanker spill, even with the oil filler cap still screwed in place! The fumoto makes for a much cleaner drain. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 ^^^Not kidding. I had never heard of it...I thought it was funny. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowsports Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Mine leaked too. Not from the seal, but the valve itself. I used a subie crush washer. I have two as I was going to put one on the wife's car as well. Nope, flawed design IMO. I know some swear by them, but not me. Great idea though. I have two, one is brand new if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 The biggest reason I love those handy little bastards has nothing to do with no tools, its because the stock drain plug drains like a tanker spill, even with the oil filler cap still screwed in place! The fumoto makes for a much cleaner drain. Exactly why I got one. What a royal PITA the stock plug was. It would coat the inside of my drivers front wheel with oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyd2005 Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 The fumoto valve has been discussed quite a bit on this board. I am surprised this is the first time I have seen people complain about it leaking. Mine doesn't leak. I wonder if there is a quality control problem or if quality has gone downhill. I have the one with a spigot so that I can hook up a hose to it. Reduces splash to zero from the drain plug. Oil filter still needs a solo cup to catch the oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismoz Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 No, the valve it self is very high quality. The problem is the seal. It leaks from the seal. So I went to overtighten it which is not recomended by the manufacture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guggie Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I've got two of these, one on my '99 SUS, one on my '05 WRX. They both leaked at the seals when first installed. Use a tiny bit of RTV on the seals, not the threads, and you'll be fine...for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Just checked mine yesterday.... not leaking from the seal or the valve.... 2.5 years and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impulse Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 yep, have had mine for about 2 years, i overtightened it abit b/c i dont plan on ever removing it unless i have to sell the car... no leaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patriki Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 To bring a thread back from the dead... How come when I bought mine and tried to install it the subframe was getting in the way? I gave up and used my stock drain plug again. Something I did not know about?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 A few cars had this problem. I think a few of the 2005 cars were just out of spec . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 To bring a thread back from the dead... How come when I bought mine and tried to install it the subframe was getting in the way? I gave up and used my stock drain plug again. Something I did not know about??Some people have had a clearance problem but it usually can be overcome. Typically, you just need a millimeter or two to get the clearance. Next time try gently prying or jacking on the engine/transaxle to get that little extra clearance. Or maybe it will be sitting just a tad differently on the mounts when you try again and you won't have any interference. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44896 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29685 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25940 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenNorthLGT Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 That seems to be the general concensus. For a few people it hit the subframe, for others no issues what-so-ever. Some of the people with this problem just placed a block of wood under the pan and lifted the engine up slightly to gain the necessary clearance to turn the valve. I have a valve on the floor right now waiting for my next oil change, hopefully everything will clear, but knowing my luck...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackleford Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Next time try gently prying or jacking on the engine/transaxle to get that little extra clearance. Reminds me of changing the oil filter on the Alfa Romeo I used to own. Fortunately, a previous owner or mechanic had bent the piece of sheet metal that mostly blocked access. Still, I had to jam an old ax handle between the engine and frame, and torque on that with one hand, while removing/inserting the oil filter with the other. P.S. I mean no dis-respect to Subaru with this anecdote ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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