sump gasket

[JimVR6 10]

Hello just taken my sump off to replace the gasket as it had a slight leak, do I need to use any sealant or is it just a case of slap on and away we go?

 

 

Jim

[chaos3oe 0]

if its the rubber type gasket it should be reuseable (depending on condition of gasket). You can use some sealant to make sure but make sure its non setting, if you use silicone there is a risk of your oil pickup getting blocked.

Edited March 14, 2013 by chaos3oe

[JimVR6 10]

It's a fibre type gasket

[chaos3oe 0]

The fibre ones are cheap, best to replace if it was mine I would.

[JimVR6 10]

Yeah I am doing just wondering if I need any sealant along with the gasket.

[chaos3oe 0]

you shouldnt do but if you want to use it make sure you get the non setting type and use sparingly

[VW_OwneR_85 1]

if you use sealant make sure both surfaces are degreased and clean otherwise its pointless, sealant doesnt stick to oil! also dont go mad with it , you dont want much if any otherwise when the two surfaces compress together the excess will just squirt out into the sump and thats not exaclty good for anything.

[JimVR6 10]

I'm going to not bother, just going to make sure both mating sufaces are very clean and get it lined up right. There is some previous gasket stuff on the sump pan that I have cleaned off and just waiting for it to come through now.

 

Does anyone know if you can get the fly wheel inspection cover gasket anywhere? It's the half moon shaped panel you take off to remove the sump, the gaskets split at the top.

 

Oh edit: I see this is more a dust seal and is not really needed, thats good news then.

Edited March 15, 2013 by JimVR6

[Stonejag 10]

If you use a 24V sump then you don't need a gasket at all, it just has a channel to take a little sealant machined into the top between the fixing holes.

 

Even better, it covers over the flywheel plate so you don't need that any more either :)

 

Stone

[JimVR6 10]

Got me scouring eBay for a 24v sump now..

[Stonejag 10]

Plus they're baffled, plus they're nice and shiny, plus they hold a little more oil :) So long as you're not slammed then it's well worth it to avoid the rusty scratches on the stock one!

[Jim Bowen 1]

Got me scouring eBay for a 24v sump now..

 

I got a brand new one at home that i would sell.

[VWVW 1]

Anyone got a pic of the 24v sump on their VR. Is this suppose to be a better upgrade from standard sump ? If you install the 24v sump on a vr6 can you still rely on the dipstick to give you correct oil levels ?