Trick 1 Posted November 11, 2007 Had an oil leak appear on the mi, couldnt work out where....finally noticed that it is coming out the sump in between the seal. My engine was rebuilt by 205parts and since it came out of their place i have covered a measly 1775 miles in 12 months. Surely the seal shouldnt just go like that after such a few number of miles? what is the normal seal - is it a compound seal or a pattern gasket? Im worried now in case ive incurred any engine damage? the oil level seems ok, and ive never let it go lower that 3/4. My engine bay is a complete mess now, so much for having it repainted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickie 3 Posted November 11, 2007 have you tried nipping up the sump bolts ? are you 100% its the sump ? could be dripping down from the cylinder head somewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted November 11, 2007 If a sump gasket was used then it does need to be nipped up a good 3 or 4 time within the first 1000 miles or so as the gasket beds in, But I always use sealent on mine and 99% of the time this is good, Only when a baffle plate is used you might get a seap but the surfaces are rarely flat which doesn;t help at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trick 1 Posted November 12, 2007 its definitely the sump, i laid under the car and watched it... i`ll try tightening up the bolts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trick 1 Posted November 12, 2007 ..oh and its a sealant as i can see the red compound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trick 1 Posted November 25, 2007 tightened them up, still coming out. looks like the sealant is missing at a small point at front just under oil filter - hence where oil is gushing out from. bugger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trick 1 Posted November 25, 2007 Miles, what sealant do you recommend i use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted November 25, 2007 any good RTV, IIRC the loctite stuff is red, or Wurth if you can get it. it'll say on the tube/bottle if its suitable for sumps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted November 25, 2007 Trick, these things happen mate, just the joys of owning a old car. Drop the sump, with a razor blade, clean all the gasket off the bottom of the block and sump. Halford sell good sealent at £8 a tube that i've used on my brothers almeras sump, just re seal it, torque the bolts up and you'll be fine. Engine should be ok. Give me a pm if you want a hand. Al Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Weaver 2 Posted November 25, 2007 I did mine last weekend, and used Loctite 5920, though 598 is also OK. The Wurth black stuff is supposed to be good as well - just don't do what I did and apply the sealant to the spacer plate and then have to juggle the spacer passed the oil pump while full of sealant! Mine's still leaking I think though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trick 1 Posted November 27, 2007 Trick, these things happen mate, just the joys of owning a old car. Drop the sump, with a razor blade, clean all the gasket off the bottom of the block and sump. Halford sell good sealent at £8 a tube that i've used on my brothers almeras sump, just re seal it, torque the bolts up and you'll be fine. Engine should be ok. Give me a pm if you want a hand. Al I still have a gearbox to fit Have arranged someone to help me 3 times, but they have let me down each time!! so called mates eh! Cheers all, i`ll get some new sealant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
