headhunter Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I am advised this is the stuff to use on my sump. Is this correct? Is there an alternative? If it is who supplies it? Any advice appreciated. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 If it's the black goo, then LR supply it, or your local motor factors should be able to sell you a mastic-gun style cartridge of black goo for a few quid. It's high-temp universal super-sticky sealant type thing, not regular instant gasket so don't let them sell you the wrong thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoSS Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I have used exterior (marine) RTV Silicone on the last 2/3 occasions. - It seals way better than the cork thing for a start. I know some will say, use a non hardening compound to avoid oilway blocks, but as long as you dont go overboard there is not much chance for bits to drop inside. I have had the sump back off at least twice recently and each time the silicone is in one peice with no evidence of bits lost inside. p.s. trick is to put a bead on the sump, allow some time for it to skin & then mate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks for replies. Does anyone know who supplies Hylomar 2000 or do I go to a Main stealer? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks for replies.Does anyone know who supplies Hylomar 2000 or do I go to a Main stealer? John Got any good auto factors around your way? If not there is always eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 A decent Motor factors should be able to supply RTV suitable to this application. just make sure it is very very clean and dry before fitting the sump. or like me you'll be doing it again soon afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 A mastic gun sized tube of RTV sealant is about £7 and does the job perfectly as long as you apply it properly. I've used it for years without any problems at all. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 RTV2000 sealant is LR part number STC611 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1187 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 STC611 is about £45 plus vat from dealerships though. This is the non setting stuff used for cam carriers and pretty much everything on the 'k' series engine. I used to get quite a bit of the stuff at one point, 'fraid i dont anymore, you may find some on ebay. STC50550 is the black high temp flexible sealant stuff you want, about £7 from dealerships i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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