Does this mean I need a new sump gasket?

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Does this mean I need a new sump gasket?

Postby Dundy2456 » Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:10 pm

Oil leak all over sump, and onto splash cover, but not anywhere else (ie cam cover etc)

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

Postby aka_juffa » Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:21 pm

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.

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

Postby manga_blue » Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:34 pm

x2. >90% chance it's crankshaft front oil seal.
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Re: Does this mean I need a new sump gasket?

Postby Dundy2456 » Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:05 pm

Ok. Thanks for the help!
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Re: Does this mean I need a new sump gasket?

Postby gslender » Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:11 pm

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