Can I ignore this ?

[moosens]

Re-sealing a 1995 2.2 for use in my 92.

 

On the backside of the block there is the infamous oil separator on the right and a small cover on the left , which is the one in question.

It has two Phillips head screws retaining it and they are socked down pretty well. If need be I’ll get a good impact and have those screws out. But maybe it’s not worth it ? Seems plenty dry there.

 

I am of course upgrading the cheesy plastic oil separator plate and replacing the rear main and rear cam seals.

 

Thanks for any opinions.

[1 Lucky Texan]

I've only read about this stuff, so, not speaking from experience.

 

The round access cover seems very stable, From reading across a coupla forums for years and looking at pics of leaking plastic a/o separators and seeping rear mains, I THINK I have only once read of someone with a leak from that cover (wrist pin access?)

 

I probably wouldn't disturb it if dry.

[moosens]

Thanks , and yes I’m pretty sure it’s got to be wrist pin access.

 

I also don’t recall my parts guy selling me any seal or even speaking about it.

[Gloyale]

Thanks , and yes I’m pretty sure it’s got to be wrist pin access.

 

I also don’t recall my parts guy selling me any seal or even speaking about it.

 

there's an O-ring in theat plate.

 

I take it out and replaec with a bead of "the Right Stuff"

 

only needed if weeping.

[moosens]

Thanks.