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sump sealant by garry62be on Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:01 pm
is there anything you can add to the engine oil (without any damage) to stop slight oil leak from the sump,i have checked all bolts and are tight i'm sure i have read on here somewhere that you can add something to the engine oil which might seal the rubber gasket up a bit as not much of a leak but dont want to put new gasket on just yet so thought if anyone can recomend what to use without breaking the engine?
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Re: sump sealant by Krusher on Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:38 pm
Yes, Forte oil seal conditioner. Drift reckons its good stuff, I will be giving some of that a go myself.
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Re: sump sealant by FUDDY MUCKER on Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:40 pm
Try is : http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b0s26p496

A bit more expensive that the stuff you can by direct from motor factors, but you pay for what you get.

There is alway stuff like Wynns Stop Leak, from Halfrauds, cost around about £4.00, but does it work ????? I've never had much luck with the cheap stuff.

So the choice is yours.
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Re: sump sealant by garry62be on Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:15 pm
funny enough just been to get wynns to try so will let you know.
i guess in next few months it will have to go and get a new cluch at the garage so while it is there they can put new sump gasket on,it's leaking but not that much but i dont like oil leaks!
so it's just something temp for now to try and stop it.
what one would you use for the gearbox as 10/40 in there so would you use the engine treatment one or just standard gearbox type?
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Re: sump sealant by Drift on Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:07 pm
Ive used Forte Seal Conditioner and it sorted a small leak from a front crank seal, it hasnt leaked for a few years since.
It can only work on partially worn seals and small leaks.
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Re: sump sealant by garry62be on Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:29 pm
sorry for late reply drift but visitors round for the weekend,just trying to stop the leak for a little while until it goes to the garage soon.
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Re: sump sealant by allan_100 on Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:12 am
if its going in the garage soon then is it slow enough to put up with until then?
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