C20Xe Leaking Sump... Is There A Fix For It?

[Guest windscreen man]

My c20xe in to my 2b project is finally coming to an end , however the sump drips oil and it is anoying me. I have a yukspeed sump with a standard gasket (it leaks from the gasket area) is it common? How do i fix it?? Thanx lew

[Guest 2b cruising]

They are a very difficult sump to get the gaskets and seals right.

Great care is needed when fitting.

Steve ofStockport might be able to I've you more info if you pm him.

Not sure if Bobhas had to change his on his own yet.

[Bob Tucker]

I have an SBD baffled sump so I dont need the windage plate.

So I just have one gasket.

I got some gunk from EUROCARPARTS that works very well,

& used it on both sides of the gasket.

No oil drips at all.

[Guest 2b cruising]

Don't overdo it with sealant Lew.

If it squishes out on the inside of the sump, when it mixes with oil it never sets fully.

It then gets into the galleries and blocks them giving you loads of trouble.edit. Seeing that your business is windscreens, one of the best sealing agents is the stuff you already use on the glass.

Just be very sparing with it and allow full setting time before filling with oils.

I would assume you already know about clean surfaces before application.

Edited August 12, 2015 by 2b cruising

[Guest 2b cruising]

Another way out is a cavalier diesel tin sump.

Easier for welding if you want to shorten it, for ground clearance, or put baffles in.

Baffles get rid of intermediate splash plat so only single gasket required instead of the double wrap around one.

If you are using the double gasket, no sealant should be used with the rubber gasket, but serface shave to be ultra clean.

This allows the rubber to grip the dry areas and stops them from getting squeezed out of place.

[steve in stockport]

have a look at your previous post on this same subject, I gave you an answer there.

Was going to link it in to this reply but it's far too complicated for me now since the forum upgrade

[Bob Tucker]

Wynns Black Gasket Maker

Thats the stuff I used....couldnt remember the name.

 

I also used it to solve a leaking aerial fitment on my grandsons car

I'm still waiting to get paid......

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Grandsons -- working on -- and getting paid don't go in the same statement Bob.

[Guest 2b cruising]

Don't forget Bob. They were trained by your own daughters, sons and ultimately yourself.

All that improvement and you stand absolutely no chance Bob.

[Bob Tucker]

Unfortunately this lot were "trained " by their lazy, good for nothing, rude, ignorant father.

No, I dont like him...

 

We are also dog sitting their young black labrador, who is full of beans.....& I'm not

and we have said grandsons car sitting in our drive while they are on holiday

"So you (meaning me) can keep an eye on it for me"

meanwhile, my mx 5 is parked on the road

 

I went wrong somewhere...

[Al Milton]

Your MX5 Bob , surely it's Mrs Tuckers and you are just the maintainer & cleaner

 

When you're not at the Salon of course :D

[Richard Grove]

I used the yukspeed sump on my red top and had problems with oil leaks at first. It was solved by using one of these:

 

http://www.autovaux.co.uk/product/90528632-652274-baffle-gasket-eight-valve-vauxhall.aspx

 

Richard

[Bob Tucker]

Hi Richard,

Yup tried one of those....still leaked

Tried two SBD COMETIC flock faced metal gaskets (B... expensive!)....still leaked

Tried two thick cheap gaskets without sealant......leaked badly

tried two thin expensive gaskets with sealent......didnt leak as much

 

Eventually I used one thin expensive gasket, WYNNS gasket maker, & ditched the windage plate.

But only because I have a well baffled sump.

Not straightforward, I had to adjust the pickup pipe....it was firmly on the bottom of the sump

I had to shorten all the sump bolts...they bottomed out without clamping the gasket.

 

NO LEAKS AT ALL AFTER 2000 MILES

Thanks to Stockport Steve for the pointer to WYNNS. Good man!

[Guest 2b cruising]

Guess I will be using the same gasket as yourself and Steve then Bob.

I do remember hi mentioning it earlier.

eBay hear I come.

[Kerry]

^{Use a bonded plate with baffle, no sealant needed.}