V8 Engine saved...... Those awful cork sump gaskets

[x works]

Please don't use the std cork gasket, after a while they can do this !! Engine didn't half rattle on start up
No oil getting up to the top of engine , oil pick up blocked solid. Worst one I've seen .....

[x works]

[x works]

[phillpot]

You don't want to be leaving that empty packet in there

[scotty_d]

Never mind the cork, its bathroom sealant you want on that sump!!!! I am sure it has been used on a Chim before

[rigga]

scotty_d said:

Never mind the cork, its bathroom sealant you want on that sump!!!! I am sure it has been used on a Chim before

Can't believe anyone would ....

[x works]

Ha haa or ... No more nails !!

[BarnFind]

rigga said:

Can't believe anyone would ....

It was done on my Jensen to excess,yo u should have seen the pick up when the engine was stripped...long court case

[BuzzBillsberry]

My Westfield SEiGHT runs A TVR RV8 and I always used RTV rather than the crappy cork gasket. They were fine in the 60's

Buzz

[portzi]

x works said:

a very neat silicon bead there, looks like a machine did it. Was it the perfectionist Paul by any chance.

[storm grey]

in the middle of doing mine at the moment going to just use silicone no gasket is it a good idea to make some spacer plates to go on the front and back of the sump to put more pressure on to help stop leaks.

[Alexdaredevils]

rigga said:

Can't believe anyone would ....

You must be KIDing?

[rigga]

Alexdaredevils said:

rigga said:

Can't believe anyone would ....

You must be KIDing?

Glad someone got it ....

[jojackson4]

Just done mine
A lot more st in the pick up cork and gulp out of a can you can eat your dinner of it now

Just hope all is well

[Sardonicus]

Nothing wrong with cork either so long as you dont over tighten it and the cork is of a suitable grade, never had problems with them to be honest, but would imagine there are some real Mickey Mouse quality ones doing the rounds nowadays i.e breaking up/falling to pieces.

[jimed]

Potzi - I know Paul is a bit of a perfectionist but I think Heath has done the odd sump with the sealant and will also make a v neat job.😁
Slightly different topic but thinking about the sump made me think that it isn't a bad thing to take the sump off very occasionally and check the oil pump is tight. Heard of one getting a bit loose last year and then the engine giving way when the beans were in full use. Not sure how you find that without the sump off - anyone know symptoms?? (Irregular oil pressure ? but you can't always watch the gauge and drive).
Jim

[x works]

My steady hand .... Mark .

[x works]

My steady hand .... Mark .

[portzi]

x works said:

My steady hand .... Mark .

That's what you tell all the ladies Heath

Theres another thread on the chim forum with a gent having trouble sealing his sum ! ! !