i resealed mine but its dripping still.
i used halfords instant gasket.
is there a gasket available???
i know there is 2 or 3 bolts out but none are near each other so i thought it'd be ok.
is there any pressure in the sump???
sealing the oil sump
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sealing the oil sump
whats the best to use to seal the sump???
i resealed mine but its dripping still.
i used halfords instant gasket.
is there a gasket available???
i know there is 2 or 3 bolts out but none are near each other so i thought it'd be ok.
is there any pressure in the sump???
i resealed mine but its dripping still.
i used halfords instant gasket.
is there a gasket available???
i know there is 2 or 3 bolts out but none are near each other so i thought it'd be ok.
is there any pressure in the sump???
Re: sealing the oil sump
How did you apply the sealant?
Best thing to do is squeeze a smear of it onto a bit of cardboard and keep poking at it until you know it's going tacky.
Once you know how long it takes, run a bead of it around the sump and leave it for that length of time before fitting it to the car.
If you simply apply it and then tighten it into place it'll all squeeze out as you tighten the bolts.
Might help.
FWIW, I did mine using silicon bathroom sealant.
Again, just apply it, leave it to go tacky and then fit.
Sorted!
Best thing to do is squeeze a smear of it onto a bit of cardboard and keep poking at it until you know it's going tacky.
Once you know how long it takes, run a bead of it around the sump and leave it for that length of time before fitting it to the car.
If you simply apply it and then tighten it into place it'll all squeeze out as you tighten the bolts.
Might help.
FWIW, I did mine using silicon bathroom sealant.
Again, just apply it, leave it to go tacky and then fit.
Sorted!
Re: sealing the oil sump
FWIW???
i bet i didnt leave it long enough then.
i applied it to both surfaces left it for about 5-10 mins then applied.
it wasnt a particulally hot day.
and its stayed sealed for about 2 weeks.
its only this week its started
and thats if it is the sump gasket??? i am only saying this as i didnt take apart any other gaskets
i bet i didnt leave it long enough then.
i applied it to both surfaces left it for about 5-10 mins then applied.
it wasnt a particulally hot day.
and its stayed sealed for about 2 weeks.
its only this week its started
and thats if it is the sump gasket??? i am only saying this as i didnt take apart any other gaskets