I had an oil leak from under the engine. I thought at first it was the rear crank seal but on inspection it seems to be the sump gasket. I am also still working om my oil pressure issue so I removed the sump to check the pump and fix the leak.
I am now getting a leak at the front of the sump on the drivers side. I have checked that the mating face is as flat as I can get it. Using my table saw table as a reference.
Replaced the sump twice now and it has leaked in the same area.
I am using Permatex Ultra Black advanced gasket maker. Applying a thin bead on the sump then placing the gasket on the sump then applying a thin bead on the block side of the gasket. I have been putting 4 headless screws in the block to help align the sump as I put the screws in the block. Torquing the screws to 20 ft lb.
David
I am now getting a leak at the front of the sump on the drivers side. I have checked that the mating face is as flat as I can get it. Using my table saw table as a reference.
Replaced the sump twice now and it has leaked in the same area.
I am using Permatex Ultra Black advanced gasket maker. Applying a thin bead on the sump then placing the gasket on the sump then applying a thin bead on the block side of the gasket. I have been putting 4 headless screws in the block to help align the sump as I put the screws in the block. Torquing the screws to 20 ft lb.
David