General oil sump,how easy to replace?

[benny279]

hello,

so i checked my car over today and noticed my oil sump is a bit on the rusty side and has a slight drip, now i wouldn't say a major leak something that'd set alarm bells off but something that'd need doing at some point. unfortunately i dont have a piccie cause its only just dawned on me how are hard/easy these to take off and replace? are they just bolted on?

thanks!

benny

 

[fingers99]

It's not that difficult, but it's messy!

Do drop the exhaust. You'll need a sharp knife and a bolster chisel probably to cut through the old seal.

But first, make sure the leak isn't from elsewhere and just ending up dripping off the sump!

 

[benny279]

It's not that difficult, but it's messy!

Do drop the exhaust. You'll need a sharp knife and a bolster chisel probably to cut through the old seal.

But first, make sure the leak isn't from elsewhere and just ending up dripping off the sump!

Well i do have a leaky rocker cover, could it be from that?

Benny

 

[fingers99]

Could well be. Main trick to replacing the rocker cover gasket is cleanliness (I use acetone to clean it all up), a little gasket goo and -- most important -- don't overtighten the bolts.

If the drip mysteriously goes, you'll know it's not the sump. Other likely sources on the top end are the O ring seal for the coil pack holder and the camshaft oil seal (on the opposite end).

 

[benny279]

Could well be. Main trick to replacing the rocker cover gasket is cleanliness (I use acetone to clean it all up), a little gasket goo and -- most important -- don't overtighten the bolts.

If the drip mysteriously goes, you'll know it's not the sump. Other likely sources on the top end are the O ring seal for the coil pack holder and the camshaft oil seal (on the opposite end).

How much does the gaskets go for these days? Havent replaced one in a long time, and you mean when overtightening, not too loose but tight enough?

Benny

 

[fingers99]

They're only £3 or so (Big Mick at eurocarcare is likely to be the cheapest). FIAT give 8 Nm or 6 lb/ft which is "sort of" little more than you can get by turning just an extension bar directly (no ratchet!) by hand.

 

[Ziggy122]

8nm is just bad wing tight
Remember to seat it gently as well
dont wrap one down then next then next


Just bite each thread and then tighten, remember to box method as well

Rockers leak i jsut clean it up tbh....

Ziggy