Does anybody know of or is able to write a quick guide to Change the sump gasket. I believe mine went earlier and I need to change it myself asap as I have to get it back on the road.
Cheers Stuart.
Cheers Stuart.
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looks like you dont have a gasket just sealant, that don't normally start to leak are you sure that's where the oil is coming from?
you need an RTV sealant
you need an RTV sealant
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Ahh that makes sense as shop for parts shows a loktite pic. I just didn't want to suggest it is just a sealant and look silly. TBH it's just an educated guess at being the sump as my mechanic said he though it was leaking a little the other day. We are going to get under the car after work Tomo.
It did use a fair bit of water but nit loads and it wasn't boiling when I removed the cap.
It did use a fair bit of water but nit loads and it wasn't boiling when I removed the cap.
easy thing to check is see if oil filter is tight
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Easy you say... On an Abarth you say? Have you seen where it is in that bloody engine. I can check to see if there is any oil on it.
it must be easier then removing and refitting the sump.
Yeah - very hard to see if oil is running down from the oil filter (it's mounted in a cradle) but it's quite likely for oil to run down from somewhere and run around/collect on the sump flange. This makes it look as though the sump 'gasket' is leaking when it's not. I suggest cleaning the flange with degreaser and a brush, rinse well, and then when oil appears at a certain spot, look up to see if you can find oil above.
Mine had a particularly interesting little oil leak from the intake manifold. It's also possible that it was oil spilled during topping-up. This dripped onto a rubber hose that was part of the cooling system. Once the rubber had softened enough, it became no longer part of the cooling system and blew apart. The oil/emulsified rubber was leaving small traces around the back edge of the sump. The sump edge has stayed clean since I cleaned it. Never did really find the leak but I've covered the replacement hose with foil tape in case it gets dripped on again.
Meanwhile I had another small coolant leak from the two oil cooler/heat exchanger pipes on the front of the block - one of the factory-fitted clamps was somehow loose!
If you do reseal the sump flange, I suggest " Threebond Solventless Sag-type Silicone Sealant " (grey), made in Japan. Texture, adhesion, and cured strength are excellent. Pricier than the usual aftermarket Permatex/Loctite, but Threebond is an OEM supplier to the Japanese car/commercial vehicle industry and they don't waste time with products that don't work.
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Mine had a particularly interesting little oil leak from the intake manifold. It's also possible that it was oil spilled during topping-up. This dripped onto a rubber hose that was part of the cooling system. Once the rubber had softened enough, it became no longer part of the cooling system and blew apart. The oil/emulsified rubber was leaving small traces around the back edge of the sump. The sump edge has stayed clean since I cleaned it. Never did really find the leak but I've covered the replacement hose with foil tape in case it gets dripped on again.
Meanwhile I had another small coolant leak from the two oil cooler/heat exchanger pipes on the front of the block - one of the factory-fitted clamps was somehow loose!
If you do reseal the sump flange, I suggest " Threebond Solventless Sag-type Silicone Sealant " (grey), made in Japan. Texture, adhesion, and cured strength are excellent. Pricier than the usual aftermarket Permatex/Loctite, but Threebond is an OEM supplier to the Japanese car/commercial vehicle industry and they don't waste time with products that don't work.
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I aught to re seal the sump gasket anyway. Cheers I'll order some in.
I think I need to jet wash under the car with a bit of degreaser and see where it's coming from.
I have been out this morning and there are no greasy puddles underneath which I hope is a good sign.
It would be good to get myself a little car so I can get to the bottom of it in my own time.
Is this the one?http://www.raceparts.co.uk/products/motorsport_parts.asp?group=ThreeBond
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I think I need to jet wash under the car with a bit of degreaser and see where it's coming from.
I have been out this morning and there are no greasy puddles underneath which I hope is a good sign.
It would be good to get myself a little car so I can get to the bottom of it in my own time.
Is this the one?http://www.raceparts.co.uk/products/motorsport_parts.asp?group=ThreeBond
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don't touch the sump unless you are sure its leaking
engineering grade RTV sealant from a motor factors is only 3 quid for a mastic style tube, never known it to fail
engineering grade RTV sealant from a motor factors is only 3 quid for a mastic style tube, never known it to fail
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Hopefully i will be able to get under it tonight. If i can get the sealant at a Local Motor Factor it would be better so i can do it ASAP.
Now I just need to find somewhere doing an offer on some half decent oil and find out how to take the sump apart if the oil is coming from there.
Now I just need to find somewhere doing an offer on some half decent oil and find out how to take the sump apart if the oil is coming from there.
Sump gasket leak would be last on my list of possible causes. I'd advise to leave well alone unless and until you're absolutely sure it's the culprit...
