oil sump question

[1.8t.jim]

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 ?

[jamie1989]

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.

[1.8t.jim]

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?

[Chris.]

Usually a few hours, but for piece of mind, leave it overnight before sticking oil in.

[jamie1989]

I left mine for about 2 hours 
No leaks after a few weeks, You should wait longer really but it was warm that day too.

[1.8t.jim]

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  knowing me as soon as i put oil in, in a month it will leak  lol how much pressure does the sump take ?? or is it jut there to catch the oil like a reservoir ?

[Chris.]

just there to catch it mate.

[1.8t.jim]

great stuff so it should be sealed and dont need worry about it leaking, if its only catching oil  at least its got 3 weeks for the sealant to harden 

[1.8t.jim]

the sump sealant i used was dirko, is this anygd and does it harden alright ??

[dan2252]

Don't use to much either or the sealant will drop off into sump then get sucked up  blocking the oil pick up pipe