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Re: Does this mean I need a new sump gasket?

Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:21 pm

by aka_juffa

I'm going to suggest that it is the front/crank seal.

Needs the pully, crank bolt and timing belt removed to get at it.

J.

Re: Does this mean I need a new sump gasket?

Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:34 pm

by manga_blue

x2. >90% chance it's crankshaft front oil seal.

Re: Does this mean I need a new sump gasket?

Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:11 pm

by gslender

Yep, front main seal - replaced without doing much more than cam belt change