Kennyb 0 Posted August 23, 2008 Hi guys Ok Gonna fix my sump leak on the 1.9 greg. Do i need 2 sump gaskets??? I ordered 1 thinking that would be all but after reading some posts I have heard people using 2 for the fix???? (im guessing between spacer and sump) ..............Is this the case??? I was goin to do it bank holiday but unsure about whether i can now :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshep205gti 3 Posted August 23, 2008 Hi guys Ok Gonna fix my sump leak on the 1.9 greg. Do i need 2 sump gaskets??? I ordered 1 thinking that would be all but after reading some posts I have heard people using 2 for the fix???? (im guessing between spacer and sump) ..............Is this the case??? I was goin to do it bank holiday but unsure about whether i can now :-( I see no purpose for using 2.... 1 should be fine. Dont over tighten the bolts as that really will ruin the gasket. I recently had my sump off and the only issue was a couple of drops of oil from the bolt holes. Easily fixed with some sealant (love that stuff)!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennyb 0 Posted August 23, 2008 I see no purpose for using 2.... 1 should be fine. Dont over tighten the bolts as that really will ruin the gasket. I recently had my sump off and the only issue was a couple of drops of oil from the bolt holes. Easily fixed with some sealant (love that stuff)!! Cheers ....so i dont need one between the sump & spacer and 1 between spacer & block? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pringlep 0 Posted August 23, 2008 I recently did mine and I only used one between the sump and spacer. Spacer to block is just sealant on mine. There wasn't a gasket in there when I took it apart so I put it together the same way. It's not leaking so I'm pretty sure it's correct! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CosKev 16 Posted August 23, 2008 They use sealer as standard between spacer and block. I have just done mine and used two gaskets,I wonder if the sealer between the spacer and block is the reason nearly all XU's are oily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rom 0 Posted August 23, 2008 You can do away with gaskets all together. Ive used sealer on sumps for years. Infact i use it for most gaskets that dont have to be there, if i can use sealer i will. Has a much longer life than a gasket if installed properly. Most engine manufacturers are steering away from gaskets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vickiw106 1 Posted August 23, 2008 i have recently installed a baffled sump on my rally car and when i reinstalled the sump without any gasket just used silcone sealant without any problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
