Top End Oil Leak

[JohnnyTheCraneGuy]

Was I supposed to heat the washer first before installing? I didn't see any mention of this in the Haynes manual but I have seen somewhere that heating the washer and making it softer will help with sealing. Could I also use Red RTV Silicone on the washer?

[Pat Conlon]

Was I supposed to heat the washer first before installing? I didn't see any mention of this in the Haynes manual but I have seen somewhere that heating the washer and making it softer will help with sealing. Could I also use Red RTV Silicone on the washer?

Pass on the RTV

Take the copper washer out, heat it up to soften it and try reinstalling. 
I've done that trick on re using copper crush washers on brake line steel banjo fittings
LA Mike told me about that trick years ago...I think he called it re-anealing.

Now I always use fresh aluminum crush washers with my Spiegler aluminum banjos.

Let us know how it works.