Sump Gasket Upgrade. February 26, 2021, 03:42:16 PM Hi Guys. Are there any decent sump gasket upgrades available. I've renewed my gasket like for like. All bolts are torqued up nice and the car has been stood for the duration of this pandemic. I start her every other day to get the oil to temp but after all these weeks it looks like its shedding a little tear again. What do you guys recommend?
Re: Sump Gasket Upgrade. Reply #1 – February 27, 2021, 07:06:03 PM Your sump may not be flat.Id opt to use a windage tray as that comes with a good rubber seal 1 Likes
Re: Sump Gasket Upgrade. Reply #2 – February 28, 2021, 02:36:07 PM Not heard of one of them. Cheers I will look into it. 1 Likes
Re: Sump Gasket Upgrade. Reply #3 – March 01, 2021, 12:14:11 AM what gasket did you fit? the rubberised version or the old paper/cork type? only takes little bit of dirt in the sealing face to create a leak.. but you can and could use hylomar blue to create extra sealing properties, only small thin layer on gasket surface.
Re: Sump Gasket Upgrade. Reply #4 – March 02, 2021, 11:44:27 AM I've gone from original to rubber and back to OEM.
Re: Sump Gasket Upgrade. Reply #5 – March 02, 2021, 12:39:25 PM Quote from: Grey Goose16v on February 27, 2021, 07:06:03 PMYour sump may not be flat.Id opt to use a windage tray as that comes with a good rubber sealI got a windage tray, but never used in end as it could the crank. Only needs bit of fetling and would be fine. Just check this before sealing back up.That said it is available if interested.
Re: Sump Gasket Upgrade. Reply #6 – March 05, 2021, 01:40:10 PM I will see how it goes once I've checked all the other options first. Thanks for the offer, I'll let you know👍