Sabas

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Where the sump joins the engine, it looks like it is leaking, is there a seal to replace or is it just sealant?

Thanks

BigEnds

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just sealant mate

Sabas

iTrader: (22)

Can I just get it resealed if it's leaking?

r1c

iTrader: (9)

you'll have to remove the sump, clean off all the old sealer then re apply. cleanliness is important or it wont seal this time.

Sabas

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Many thanks

maydew

iTrader: (9)

threebond 1215 ,make sure you clean and dry it of well and dont damage or bend the face on removal

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

If the oil appears to be leaking from the rear of the sump, cheak the rear oil separator cover isn't leaking (back of the engine) - most leaks from the rear of the sump turn out to be from there.

Its sealed on with automotive grade RTV silcone sealant.

Sabas

iTrader: (22)

Thanks, it look likes the top of the sump on the back of the engine if that makes sense

maydew

iTrader: (9)

http://importcarparts.co.uk/parts_in...en=&searchKey=

expensive but good

Sabas

iTrader: (22)

Thanks, will check it out

TonyBurns

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If your taking the sump off then you may as well replace it, its not like they cost the earth (you will get change from 100 quid)
http://www.rogerclarkmotorsport.co.u...productID=1093

Tony

RobsyUK

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take pics n create a how too!!!

Sabas

iTrader: (22)

It might be a how not to do it!

Tony, where is the price?

I have seen one on import car parts for £71

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

99 quid from RCM but 71 is around the price it should cost, its worth doing just for the fact you know its not damaged and you wont have to take it off again, also worth replacing the oil pump at the same time, the original is still in yours?

Tony

Sabas

iTrader: (22)

Is the rear oil seperator cover part of the sump or seperate?

I guess if I change the sump that can be done at the same time?

Thanks

merlin24

iTrader: (1)

Its a gearbox or engine out job to replace the oil seperator cover as it sits behind the flywheel on the right hand side of the engine.
Most of the seperator covers are plastic and tend to leak around the screw holes.



Mick

Sabas

iTrader: (22)

Okay, I will get it checked out,

Many thanks

maydew

iTrader: (9)

this could get expensive for you ,change this change that lol,if its not broke dont change it lol. add to the fact you will need to do oil change too.
if your sump is in good condition reuse if rusted bad yeah change it.
intercooler off (if top mount)
gearbox/bulkhead mount off
jack car up and secure
undo engine mounts jack up via front of gearbox just so you can get your hands to the back bolts.
undo and give sump a pull and wiggle and remove
clean up in petrol/few tins of brake cleaner
and refit.

important remember to remove dip stick and drain oil lol

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Its called "preventative maintenance" but I would replace the sump as its probably been on there years and refreshing the oil pump whilst the sump is off is always a good idea, cheaper than an engine rebuild

Tony

Sabas

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I am getting to the stage where I think I will replace the buts that need doing and sell it, especially as insurance keeps going up

captain_anonymous_2003

I am inclined to agree with Tony as to the sump. The sump on this car has quite a bit of rust on it, I would like to replace, but I am thinking since it is a tight budget it might be better to get this out the car, clean it up as best we can and get some heat resistant pant (maybe even hammerite) and re-paint it and seal it up properly to protect it till money is available to buy a new one. This might be worth doing regardless to be honest.. But at the moment it doesn't look urgent, just something for the 'watch list' perhaps?

It does look like it's leaking at the back of the sump though tucked up near the rear of the engine so it could well be that the oil is coming from somewhere else and just showing up there. It's cleaned it up as much as possible for now, my view was to reassess this in a few weeks and see what it looks like then. Might be able to pin point a bit more accurately where it's coming from. At the moment it doesn't appear to be losing oil quickly.

If it means removal of the flywheel to fix this other seal, it sounds like it might be more practical to wait till the clutch needs doing and replace this seal then?

Thoughts?

Craig