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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: monty9120 on 14 May 2012, 20:19

Title: sump
Post by: monty9120 on 14 May 2012, 20:19

hi all. does a 1.8 turbo golf have a normal sump gasket

i have been on euro car parts and it seems to show a sealant instead. if this is the case whats the best thing to buy and best way to apply it

kind regards lee

Title: Re: sump
Post by: Toby on 14 May 2012, 20:29

i use silicone, never had any problems  :lipsrsealed: i leave it a while to go off, then fill with oil.

Title: Re: sump
Post by: thatwillis on 14 May 2012, 21:21

Yupp Gasket sealant. Squirt it all the way round. And shove it in (on) :laugh:

Title: Re: sump
Post by: rio_gti on 14 May 2012, 22:56

Get it on the bay for about £9 look up item 120820807298 squeeze it on leave it 5 mins then bolt it up you'll only need about a 3mm bead.

A mate of mine got a rubber gasket for his Audi which he reused 3 times but ain't got a clue where he got it from but I couldn't find one

Title: Re: sump
Post by: Wayne on 15 May 2012, 00:09

I used sealant on mine, has been fine.