Housing Gasket Plate

[jord294 92]

hi

 

in the process of fully rebuilding a 1.9 xu engine, i am stuck already.

 

is there supposed to be a gasket between the housing gasket plate and the block. it's the plate with the small oil seal for the crankshaft.

 

i have marked it up on picture with a yellow arrow (please ignore the finger)

 

 

i have checked the gasket set that i have, and checked on the peugeot parts catologue, but can't find one.

 

should i just make a gasket, or use silicone sealant?

 

thanks

Edited April 26, 2008 by jord294

[welshpug 1,657]

a smear of RTV is what you need for that bit

[jord294 92]

a smear of RTV is what you need for that bit

 

RTV ? not sure what you mean sorry

[welshpug 1,657]

I guess you call it silicone sealant lol

 

people call it different things, I call stuff I use on the car RTV, and stuff in the bathroom silicone.

[johnsimister 10]

RTV ? not sure what you mean sorry

 

It stands for Room Temperature Vulcanising, ie it hardens without heat once in contact with air.

[mattmk1 0]

You do get a thick card gasket if you buy a payen bottom end gasket set .

[philfingers 5]

hylomar (or hydromar can't remember) 'blue' i find the best. use a thin model type brush and put it on thin. Leave to dry 10 mins then fit. this way you dont get too much on and with a brush you get it everywhere it's supposed to go

[jord294 92]

never thought about it before

 

but just had a look on 2 engines i have spare. one engine looks like it has a gasket, and the other looks like instant gasket has been used.

 

anyway, an empty porridge oats box and a small pein hammer have just made me a suitable gasket.

 

just to be on the safe side, i will also put a thin bead of instant gasket

 

thanks for the advice