robrado974 1 Posted August 26, 2016 Morning chaps . Quick question . I need to order a new sump gasket . I've left a few bolts in to hold up the sump to stop moisture , but I didn't put the metal casing in place . Will this be ok for a while ?. Thanks Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted August 26, 2016 Ah the flywheel inspection plate yeah itll be fine Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 26, 2016 Thanks Jon . I was a bit concerned at moisture getting in there . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted August 26, 2016 My bros was left off accidently for months and no probs Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 26, 2016 I've looked at the Febi gasket . Will this be ok ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted August 26, 2016 Should be fine Rob, they're obsolete from the dealer so can't get oe now anyway. Make sure you get the right one though, there's a thicker rubber one for later cars, and i believe it's a paper gasket for early VR6s. Sump bolts are longer for the rubber one mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted August 26, 2016 Rienza from euro parts £25 this weekend. with 30% discount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted August 26, 2016 Just in case you needed further reassurance they don't fit on 24v conversions so I can't fit one at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted August 26, 2016 Just a pointer when you tighten up the bolts be careful with the ones nearest the gearbox as they are prone to stripping if overtightened and will need helicoiling to sort it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 26, 2016 Thanks all of you , great info . Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted August 26, 2016 Autodoc.co.uk About £16 delivered to your door from Berlin. Manufactured by Elring. Part nr. 021 103 609B for later VR6. Do not use jointing compound on this later gasket, the advice in Bentley manual is for earlier gasket. As said by others, do not overtighten the 3 bolts in the flywheel end or this simple job will become much more complicated. I replaced the sump as well for the sake of £35. The old one was very rusty and was weeping oil. Best wishes RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) Thanks Roger . I think I will get a new sump . Mine is not the best .I will have to check if they do parts for early cars, otherwise I will end up getting longer sump bolts too . Edited August 27, 2016 by robrado974 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted August 27, 2016 The sump is the same for early and late cars. [email protected] , will get you a sump for about £35 delivered from Aylesbury. Fit and forget for the next 20 years. RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 27, 2016 Top man , than you Roger . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
