Does the sump not have a gasket ? Is it just a sealant ?
Deroure lists a replacement at £161 for a 50ml tube. WTF ?? Really ?!
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Oil Sump Gasket/Sealant.
by simonbuk » Thu 01.11.2018, 10:26
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Re: Oil Sump Gasket/Sealant.
by Fredjohn » Thu 01.11.2018, 10:52
The WSM and parts catalogue are a great source of info! Neither list or show a gasket. You need to use a "suitable" sealant, easily available from any car parts/accessory shop, even Halfords!
If you are at that stage make sure you clean all the old sealant off properly and keep it away from the oil pick up head.
If you are at that stage make sure you clean all the old sealant off properly and keep it away from the oil pick up head.
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Re: Oil Sump Gasket/Sealant.
by simonbuk » Thu 01.11.2018, 11:37
Thank you. Yes I did look at a part diagram but just wanted to check. And also couldn't understand why a tube of something would be 161 quid !!
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Re: Oil Sump Gasket/Sealant.
by Brit-Car-Nut » Thu 01.11.2018, 13:06
There is a gasket available for those that don't think they can get the silicone seal correct. It is a decent material and a smear of RTV on each side or as I do, a spray of High Tack gasket spray, and all is good.
If you buy a generic gasket kit and then get the turbo head gasket, it should come with a pan gasket
If you buy a generic gasket kit and then get the turbo head gasket, it should come with a pan gasket
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