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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: 90sam on July 25, 2007, 13:01:18

Title: Sump sealant!
Post by: 90sam on July 25, 2007, 13:01:18

Hey all,
Need to finish my engine so need to fit the new sump on. What sealant is used to seal the sump to the engine? I presume it needs to be able to cope with pressure? What stuff do i need and where can i get it?
Kind Regards
Sam

Title: Sump sealant!
Post by: Mutz on July 25, 2007, 17:45:25

RTV sealant, got mine off the bay, £5.99. just finished my engine and it dont leak anywhere (yet).
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silicone-RTV-Instant-Gasket-Black-300g_W0QQitemZ110149096833QQihZ001QQcategoryZ31348QQcmdZViewItem
There you go.

Title: Sump sealant!
Post by: 90sam on July 25, 2007, 21:35:13

Cheers for that  :)

Title: Sump sealant!
Post by: Mutz on July 25, 2007, 21:37:15

No problem, saves time searching for the right stuff, but it worked for me just make sure surfaces are clean and dry.

Title: Sump sealant!
Post by: marsie on July 25, 2007, 21:37:18

as Mutz says,just use rtv sealer.there shouldnt be any pressure there(maybe a little crankcase pressure).Make sure you get both the sump and bottom of engine clean and free of oil and traces of old sealer.
Paul :twisted: