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[blacktulip]

if i took my oil filter housing off to replace the gasket (its leaking) will oil leak loads from the block?

[dklawson]

I assume you're talking about removing the filter head, the right-angle casting that bolts to the block and onto which the filter attaches. There is a paper gasket between the block and the filter head and if you remove the filter first, you'll have a slow, trickle of oil out/down the block once you remove the filter head. A shallow pan full of cat-litter will handle the amount but you'll probably want to wash the block and gearbox off after you're done with the repair.

[DannyTip]

Personally id take it as an opportunity to replace the oil and filter That way your likely to make much less of a mess.