Ben ev
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
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is there a known good way to stop these sumps leaking on xe's / lets as there always pissing oil all up my driveway/workshop.
ive tried using the 8v gasket but still leaked. my mate said use the right torque settings and all will be well but the bolts always seem to come loose. also i have to use 2 m8's for a z20let oil pump so will these have the same torque setting? was thinking a small amount of lock tight but will it ever come off
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dan_c4rsa
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Registered: 12th Dec 06
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ive got an 8v gasket with this stuff called clear gasket in a yellow and black box.
when i put it on my 8v that used to leak all the time it didnt leak for about 4 months. and when it started again was only enough to give a greasy patch about 3 inches long on the back of the sump.
waiting to see how long it lasts on the xe
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Ben ev
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not keen on gasket sealent like. this is a VERY exspensive engine if you no what i mean
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dan_c4rsa
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well its oil/water etc resistant...
so maybe tighten the sump up to hell, make sure its really clean on the outside, then apply the sealant as if your grouting if you get me. Could help as its resistant and wont be dislodged etc and has no change of going inside the block?
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craig_s
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i would also like to know this for the future as mine was leaking so i tried the 8v boned gasket type but it still leaks badly.
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dan_c4rsa
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weld it 
are there like non-gm gaskets you can buy? Maybe made from different materials?
Just a thought
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Ben ev
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quote:
Originally posted by dan_c4rsa
weld it
are there like non-gm gaskets you can buy? Maybe made from different materials?
Just a thought
you cant weld steel to ali dan 
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TomSBD
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Registered: 22nd Jun 06
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im on the 8v one with no sealant on it at all and its nice and dry
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SportBoy
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im dry *touch wood* on the 8v one .. you sure its the sump? i thought mine was sump all the time but it was leaking out through the rear main bearing cap ,the one your seal down each side
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carnuts
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sorry to hijack got to go this job soon on my xe so do you get a seal for the 2.0l 8 valve then? if so what car would it be from
does it matter that mines from a 94 cally dispac engine?
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rick xe
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Mines leaking from main bearing cap at the sides,is it possible to reseal with flywheel still in position?
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SportBoy
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yes just makesure the crank oil seal is in the right place when you put it back on
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rick xe
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Cheers sportyboy will do
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Ben ev
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any idea how much a bolt set from vauxhall is?
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dan_c4rsa
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quote:
Originally posted by carnuts
sorry to hijack got to go this job soon on my xe so do you get a seal for the 2.0l 8 valve then? if so what car would it be from
im pretty sure all bottom end blocks are the same tihnk it was just the head that changed to a coscast?
mines off an SE 8v
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