Sump Gasket

Sump Gasket

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dixiebabes

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3,111 posts

224 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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Can the sump cover be removed without the engine out?

Dix

stevoj

798 posts

161 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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Yep, just done mine at the weekend, pretty straight forward even if a little awkward on your back!



dixiebabes

Original Poster:

3,111 posts

224 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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Magic cheers Stevo. Is it just a normal rover V8 gasket? Evay maybe?

Dix

stevoj

798 posts

161 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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Dix, I got the standard cork one off bay but there are various threads on here discussing if a gasket is required or if suitable sealant is enough.
Mine actually didn't have a gasket on when I removed it and had been fitted with just the sealant but as it was leaking with just the sealant I went back with the cork gasket and a small bead of hylomar.

Be sure to leave enough time to clean the sump out thoroughly and clean the mating surfaces for the new gasket if you are doing it outside on ramps. I also let the hylomar go off a little tacky before offering the sump up, don't use too much as to squash out into the inside of the sump.

dixiebabes

Original Poster:

3,111 posts

224 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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Steve i don't suppose you could post a link up of the one you got could you. I've just phoned the motor factors and he said it could be 1 of a few he can get so id need the shape etc.

Dix

stevoj

798 posts

161 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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dixiebabes

Original Poster:

3,111 posts

224 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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Yup thats the one i thought it was. Your a star sir. Thanks a lot buddy.

Dix

dixiebabes

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Thursday 23rd October 2014
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Well getting the sump off was a right pain in the arse. So no doubt putting it back on when its steam cleaned will be even worse. The bracket on the Exhaust was right in the way. So i had to disconnect the off side drop pipe from the manifold and it doesn't look like it wants to go back in when the time comes.

Dix

stevoj

798 posts

161 months

Friday 24th October 2014
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dixiebabes said:
Well getting the sump off was a right pain in the arse. So no doubt putting it back on when its steam cleaned will be even worse. The bracket on the Exhaust was right in the way. So i had to disconnect the off side drop pipe from the manifold and it doesn't look like it wants to go back in when the time comes.

Dix
Must be different to the 390se set up Dix! but wouldn't know why.

dixiebabes

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3,111 posts

224 months

Friday 24th October 2014
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Aye typical TVR Steve lol. Ill get it back on somehow. Just painted it with Hammerite which after thought will probably peel off when it gets hot lol.

Dix

dixiebabes

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224 months

Sunday 26th October 2014
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Dare'nt fill it with oil as it was tricky to say the least getting the sump back on without the gasket slipping all over the place even with sealant. Fingers crossed should be fine though. Wish me luck when i do pluck up the courage lol.

Dix

dixiebabes

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Sunday 26th October 2014
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Leak free whooo hooo.

Dix

dixiebabes

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Monday 27th October 2014
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Spoke too soon sump is bone dry. Should have investigated further one leak is dripping off the starter motor and the other is off the bracket that holds the exhaust onto the gearbox. That's a queer one as i cant see where that could possibly come from up above?

DIX

jock sproket

265 posts

181 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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valley gasket

sproket

adam quantrill

11,538 posts

242 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Yes or the rocker cover gasket.

dixiebabes

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3,111 posts

224 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Both only a couple of thousand miles old after the head gasket change.

Dix

adam quantrill

11,538 posts

242 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Sometimes those rocker cover bolts just need a little nip up.

dixiebabes

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Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Rodger dodger never wven thought of that Adam. Cheers bud.

Dix