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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: 1.8t.jim on 18 September 2012, 19:21
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my friend and i have fitted my new sump and oil pump today, but we did it with a ratchet and socket set, but i have been told use a torque wrench, i havent tightened the bolts up much just hand tight then a quarter turn on all the bolts will this be ok ?? or will this not be ok and is likley mess up ?
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Thats be cool mate, youl kill the threads over tightening them.
I did mine up using a alan key then nipped with a 10mm socket. Just makesure you got plenty of silicone sealant mate for a good seal.
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thank god for that i thought ive messed it all up lol i havent tightened them up much, just hand tight then a quarter turn on all the bolts the same, used vw/audi sealant so hope it doesnt leak, how long does it take that sealant go off?
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Usually a few hours, but for piece of mind, leave it overnight before sticking oil in.
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I left mine for about 2 hours :grin:
No leaks after a few weeks, You should wait longer really but it was warm that day too.
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thats alright then, my car is out of action now untill i get my ko3s turbo so will be left standing for about 3/4 weeks without oil in, so that should sort it, just hope i put enough sealant on to seal it :smiley: knowing me as soon as i put oil in, in a month it will leak :drool: lol how much pressure does the sump take ?? or is it jut there to catch the oil like a reservoir ?
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just there to catch it mate.
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great stuff so it should be sealed and dont need worry about it leaking, if its only catching oil :smiley: at least its got 3 weeks for the sealant to harden :smiley:
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the sump sealant i used was dirko, is this anygd and does it harden alright ??
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Don't use to much either or the sealant will drop off into sump then get sucked up blocking the oil pick up pipe
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if you have used to much leave it atleast 24 hours let the sealant stick and go hard