neilp1
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| posted on 16/3/14 at 05:40 PM |
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Leaking Raceline Sump
I have fitted a Duratec Raceline sump but it is leaking. This is the 2nd time I have fitted this due to leaking first time round. It seems to be
leaking from the same place on the joint just above the dipstick. I have used Ford sealant both times and this time it did not leak for over 4
weeks.
Anyone else had this problem, or am I just doing something wrong??
Neil
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pjay
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| posted on 16/3/14 at 07:46 PM |
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Fitted three without problem.
Do you have any pictures of the sealant beads, the easiest one I can find is from my blog but it doesn't show all of the block:
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[Edited on 16/3/14 by pjay]
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Mr C
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| posted on 16/3/14 at 08:28 PM |
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It may be worth checking that you have the correct lenght of bolt for the hole behind the dipstick hole. If I remember correctly there should be two
bolts that are slightly longer than the others to take up the slightly thicker casting (25mm insted of 20mm) . Disapointingly these were not supplied
with my sump, so I bought some, as the 20mm bolts were too short to grip the block threads and wouldn't torque up correctly.
Girl walks into a bar and asks for a double entendre, so the barman gave her one
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neilp1
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| posted on 17/3/14 at 07:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr C
It may be worth checking that you have the correct lenght of bolt for the hole behind the dipstick hole. If I remember correctly there should be two
bolts that are slightly longer than the others to take up the slightly thicker casting (25mm insted of 20mm) . Disapointingly these were not supplied
with my sump, so I bought some, as the 20mm bolts were too short to grip the block threads and wouldn't torque up correctly.
I have the correct bolts here, but like you say I was not supplied these either.
Cheers,
Neil
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neilp1
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| posted on 17/3/14 at 08:02 AM |
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pjay,
I have not got a picture of the sealant beads, but I did not do the same as you. In the picture I have roughly drawn in red where I applied the
sealant trying to keep it on the inside of the bolts. Looking at yours it looks like I'll be removing the sump and re-sealing it, but I'll
be doing it with the engine in the car as I don't want to take the engine back out.
 
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Cheers,
Neil
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pjay
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| posted on 17/3/14 at 09:02 AM |
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The beading in the picture is as in the Raceline instructions I have.
Sorry to hear that - swine of a job to do in the car.
[Edited on 17/3/14 by pjay]
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