Oil leak - help!

[rob1n]

I have an oil leak somwhere at the front of the engine, thought it was the oil seal at the starter motor, changed that - still got the leak, new oil filter, still got the leak, it looks like there is oil above the stater motor, I noticed that there is a large plug in the engine, just behind the starter, possibly coming from here? Anyone know what this plug is? Thanks for any help.

Robin.

[warby221]

If it’s a large one with a socket head/ Allan key to undo it’s a plug for the main oil gallery from the oil pump that would explain the oil leak

[rob1n]

Warby221, thanks for that, had no idea what this plug was and never heard of anyone having this problem before, the microfishe thingy shows the plug but no description of what it is, do you happen to know if there is a seal in there or should I just tighten it a bit, what do you think?

Thanks once agin.

Robin.

[warby221]

It would need sealing with something as there’s about 60psi of oil pressure behind it but I have no idea if it’s permanently sealed at the factory or if it has an o-ring or just lock tight to seal it
Best thing to do is give a Honda dealer a ring and ask them

[rob1n]

Thanks for that Warby221, might try the lock tight thing but , probably best to ask the dealer.