Stephen W 12 1 Cars Posted December 19, 2008 Hi i have a large leak from the sump on my 89 1.9 gti, and before i take the sump off can any one tell me what type of gasket they use? Is it a rubber one or cork, or just sealant? All help very appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted December 19, 2008 either sealant or a multi layer paper one, there's also a stiffener on the bottom of the engine that's sealed with sealant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennyb 0 Posted December 19, 2008 yep thick paper type...not to expensive......you also want some sealent.......between spacer and block.........gasket is for between spacer and sump ;-) some people just use sealent for both....but i say why make a gasket if not needed???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted December 19, 2008 The rule is, Alloy sump's are sealent, Tin sumps use a gasket. Worth using a OE Pug gasket too as the pattern ones are not very good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted December 19, 2008 part number is 0304 34, £9.29 from Pug. I do remember GSF listing them as they fit all XU engines, but I don't know what brand they do, Meillor is the original ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen W 12 1 Cars Posted December 20, 2008 Thats great guys, thanks very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan_cole69 0 Posted December 20, 2008 part number is 0304 34, £9.29 from Pug. I do remember GSF listing them as they fit all XU engines, but I don't know what brand they do, Meillor is the original ones. yeah i just bought 2 of them and they are Meillor ones. they look quite good quality but im putting two on anyway. just in case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CosKev 16 Posted December 20, 2008 yeah i just bought 2 of them and they are Meillor ones. they look quite good quality but im putting two on anyway. just in case One between sump and spacer,one between spacer and block I hope you mean!!!! Thats what I did,bone dry at the minute I would use some type of thread lock on the sump bolts too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty_gti 20 Posted December 21, 2008 One between sump and spacer,one between spacer and block I hope you mean!!!! Thats what I did,bone dry at the minute I would use some type of thread lock on the sump bolts too So where would a constella type sump baffle fit btween all these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CosKev 16 Posted December 21, 2008 So where would a constella type sump baffle fit btween all these? No idea soz,never fitted one What does it say on instructions????? I would guess it goes between sump and spacer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marksorrento205 80 Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) Personally I use two, one for the sump > spacer and one for the spacer > block. Just need to punch 2 holes for the locating dowls for the latter. I dont like the thought of squeezed out sealent breaking off and getting sucked up by the oil pump and blocking the stainer. But thats my opinion only. Edited December 22, 2008 by marksorrento205 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 16 Posted December 22, 2008 Don't put too much sealant on then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marksorrento205 80 Posted December 22, 2008 Don't put too much sealant on then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
