Oil Leak, any externally applied sealant ?

[vetrof]

I have a small oil leak from one corner of my sump. Obviously a replacement sump gasket is the solution, but this is not a quick and easy job on my car which will be attended to in the spring. But I would like to stop dripping oil every time I park up in the mean time.

Are there any sealants that I can apply externally that might stem the flow?

Is something like this likely to hold, even if only for a few weeks?

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/10/38/mech_gskt_r...

or this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Ford-Sump-Oil-Pa...

Edited by vetrof on Tuesday 12th February 12:37

[Jookeone]

Either should do the job provided the area is cleared of oil, and remains clear of oil whilst it is left to dry. Would be best cleaned with a solvent, but if the oil is likely to seep through after application I don't know how well it would bond, if at all.

Good luck!