hi, looking for help!

my garage says that the sump to my X reg Punto needs replacing. To save money, Ive tracked down a new sump off ebay and have asked my garage to fit it. My garage say they will need 'sump gaskets' too so they can fit it, but i cant find mention of these anywhere amongst parts sellers. Can anyone clarify, will just a good sealant do???

use a different garage. they don't have gaskets they use a sealant

oh thanks. that makes sense.

is there a particular type of sealant i should get....??

yes RTV sealant

I am told the fiat sealnet is best and is only £3 anyway.

Lowtechguy said:

I am told the fiat sealnet is best and is only £3 anyway.

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some one on psc said it was £14, RTV in a mastic gun cartridge from motor factors is only couple of quid and mastic gun is only £1 form poundland

Oh right, much better solution.

Although I apply the sealent to the sump then hold it up so tube or gun the application is easy anyway.

I used Loctite Sump Sealant....#98 if I remember rightly.

fiat glue is about £14 but it is defo the best

cut the end of the tube so that you end up with a point of glue sticking up from the sump this way you will get the best seal and make sure the surface is clean and free from oil

when you hold it up to the engine don't let it drop again or it will bugger the seal maybe get someone to put the four nuts on wile you hold it then put the rest of the bolts in

ps. you will need the dipstick out to fit the sump

was told by fiat guy that the sealer requires 24 hours to cure properly before you can use car. just thought i would mention it lol

rubbish leave it for an hour before punting new oil in then you can drive it the heat will help it cure

i recomend 24 hours as well

Loctite says 24hrs.

Hi
I recently replaced the sump on a 1.2 Mk2 punto after breaking through a very corroded sump supporting the engine whilst changing the timing belt.
Since changing the sump and using hylo-mars red gasket seal the engine leaks oil. However it doesn't appear to be coming from the sump seam, rather up in the engine/gearbox join.
Is it possible that the crank seal has been disturbed when moving the engine around and are these supposed to be changed when fitting a new sump?

Any suggestions would be great as I'm spending more on oil than petrol at the moment!