One thing to consider is to wait 1 day before torquing down. Let the goo and seal press together, firmly, but not torqued down. Then let it fully dry overnight, and then torque down. I did this on all items that had sealant applied, and I've not had a single issue with oil leaks, or bulges etc.
I was told this by an engine builder once, and it sounded reasonable. Otherwise you can end up squeezing all the sealant out and leaving such a small amount it can break away and offer a gap over time. Leaving it to dry tight but not torqued allows a thicker amount of sealant that will stay together but thin enough to be torqued up.
That might help?
G
Weird Sump Seal Issue (Engine assembly)
Moderators: timk, Stu, zombie, Andrew, The American, Lokiel, -alex, miata, StanTheMan, greenMachine, ManiacLachy, Daffy
-
gslender
- Speed Racer
- Posts: 2330
- Joined: Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:49 pm
- Vehicle: NA6
- Location: Brisbane, QLD
Re: Weird Sump Seal Issue (Engine assembly)
MX5 91 NA6 LE completely stock and loving it!
MX5 92 NA8/ITBs Silver "aka Track Beeotch"
MX5 92 NA8/ITBs Silver "aka Track Beeotch"
-
olboy
- Fast Driver
- Posts: 204
- Joined: Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:28 pm
- Vehicle: NA6 - Turbo
- Location: NSW South Coast
Re: Weird Sump Seal Issue (Engine assembly)
It appears that the seal is soaking up the silicone
Is the seal longer when you take it out ?
Does it shrink back after a day or so ?
If so I would change the brand of seal and the brand of silicone
Olboy
Is the seal longer when you take it out ?
Does it shrink back after a day or so ?
If so I would change the brand of seal and the brand of silicone
Olboy
Return to “MX5 Engines, Transmission & Final Drive”
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 121 guests
