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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: devilscaff on 30 May 2012, 18:43

Title: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: devilscaff on 30 May 2012, 18:43

I have oil leaking from my sump gasket from a couple of places, only slight but time to change I fear.Is it a straight forward process, just drain oil undo all nuts then replace or is there more involved? 16v engine if that make any difference ta

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: oakgreener on 30 May 2012, 22:12

That's about it. Just make sure it's all nice and clean when you put it back together. You could put a bit of gasket sealer on the surfaces as well to give it a bit more chance. And do the screws up from the centres and side to side first, working to the ends.

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: Steve_B on 30 May 2012, 22:25

Think about upgrading to a mk3 rubber gasket, the mk2 one is basically thick brown paper.

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: Thom89 on 30 May 2012, 22:27

I'd be half tempted to stick a new oil pump in :lipsrsealed:

Thom

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: Wayne on 30 May 2012, 23:57

Do it with the engine stone cold, much less messy and as Thom said it might be worth fitting a new oil pump whilst it is apart.

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: clipperjay on 31 May 2012, 00:15

Quote from: Thom89 on 30 May 2012, 22:27

I'd be half tempted to stick a new oil pump in :lipsrsealed:

Thom

Or at least drop the mesh and clean it

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: devilscaff on 31 May 2012, 06:10

Ok thanks for that I'll order a rubber gasket as there not much more money.

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: rumlad on 31 May 2012, 09:58

Out of interest, Is it necessary to use gasket sealer as well as the rubber gasket?

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: Wayne on 31 May 2012, 10:45

Quote from: rumlad on 31 May 2012, 09:58

Out of interest, Is it necessary to use gasket sealer as well as the rubber gasket?

I would not use sealant, if any drops into the sump it can block the pick up pipe.

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: danny_p on 31 May 2012, 23:15

sealant on sumps is an engine killer as said.

99.95 %  of diy mecanics  put way to much sealant on thinking they are doing a better job.   problem is  if any squidges out on the outside you can bet your life at least as much has squidged out on the inside.   

hot oil has magical ablity to loosten these bits  they will clog the oil pump pickup. 

get it all clean,  don't overtoque the bolts and no need for sealer, 

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: Loynes on 01 June 2012, 08:55

I always apply a liberal amount on the gasket to hold it in place when lining it up stops the gasket moving when your offering  it up,  I do agree that people tend to smoother it with silicone.  A bit common sense is the order of the day. Good luck

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: Gambit on 05 June 2012, 20:17

the two bolts up against the bell housing can be a bit of a ballache to get at, 1/4" drive narrow sockets needed. so its advisable to remove these first to make sure you can get them off before doing the others

ECP does an Elring rubber sump gasket for decent money

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: ianmaxtec on 20 June 2012, 09:51

have you contact details for ECP please

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: speedycoolboy on 20 June 2012, 10:04

This is the gasket I bought 
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Volkswagen_Golf_1.6_1992/p/car-parts/engine-parts/engine-parts1/car-gasket-seals/?367440160&1&9fd4ef83c659812dfff3705ac20aea028834a266&000565

All the parts I have bought from this website arrive with eurocarparts stickers on (which I dont really understand), but they are cheaper even with the 25% off, worth a look
EPC sell this gasket for £24.60

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: ianmaxtec on 20 June 2012, 11:47

thanks for that

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: Gambit on 20 June 2012, 13:43

Quote from: speedycoolboy on 20 June 2012, 10:04

This is the gasket I bought 
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Volkswagen_Golf_1.6_1992/p/car-parts/engine-parts/engine-parts1/car-gasket-seals/?367440160&1&9fd4ef83c659812dfff3705ac20aea028834a266&000565

All the parts I have bought from this website arrive with eurocarparts stickers on (which I dont really understand), but they are cheaper even with the 25% off, worth a look
EPC sell this gasket for £24.60

nice find...

that website is a skinned version of the ECP website, so everything that exists on ECP exists on the one above, cheaper...but no discounts can be applied - just use part numbers to search the sites

worthwhile comparing on both sites to get cheapest deal :)

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: speedycoolboy on 20 June 2012, 15:37

Also, with ECP to get the 25% off, your basket has to have a value of at least £20, which can get annoying if you want the odd, cheap part.

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: ggoodwin on 06 July 2012, 17:23

Anybody tried the VW Heritage one from here?:

 http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Sump-gasket-rubber-double-lip-All-W-C-1500-1800_act_shop.product_pID_199841_lang_EN_country_GB.htm (http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Sump-gasket-rubber-double-lip-All-W-C-1500-1800_act_shop.product_pID_199841_lang_EN_country_GB.htm)

Graham

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: devilscaff on 06 July 2012, 21:50

I brought a rubber one as suggested replaced it(bit fiddly  underneath the car) but didn't use sealer and two weeks and 300 miles later no leaks fingers crossed

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: ggoodwin on 07 July 2012, 12:16

Thanks for the info.  I'll be a guinea pig for the VWH one and see how it goes :) .

Graham

Title: Re: Sump gasket replacement?
Post by: Dolly on 07 July 2012, 15:32

i got one ( at trade ) for £3.01  :shocked:

didnt realise the RRP! maybe i could make my fortune selling mk2 golf sump gaskets and retire early  :cool: