Madcowz Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Hi, I need to replace the sump gasket on my 200tdi as it is leaking through the bolt holes. I've checked to see if they need nipped up but they are all tight. Local Landy place says no gasket, use RTV. Others say use a Gasket. What is the proper best way to do this? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 There is no gasket, RTV was used from the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Yep. Though a series gasket might fit. Should be similar stud pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcowz Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 Thanks for the replies. RTV it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 RTV Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) I used loctite 5940 iirc when I rebuilt my 200TDi. No signs of leaks on my sum or ladder frame. Edited April 25, 2019 by vulcan bomber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 The LR stuff is hylomar 2000, STC611 IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2809 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 There is a gasket available that fits the 300tdi sump on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 On 5/1/2019 at 1:24 AM, Tim2809 said: There is a gasket available that fits the 300tdi sump on ebay It'll leak. Far better to use RTV like LR did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2809 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 On 5/5/2019 at 9:28 AM, Snagger said: It'll leak. Far better to use RTV like LR did. Not leaked in over 12 months yet, what I did find with rtv was sump is soft around the bolts so can push the rtv out so had minimal around bolts which is why I tapped the high spots down and tried a gasket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Did you let the sealant dry for a few minutes before fitting the sump, Tim? Few do, but RTV is supposed to be let semi-cure before fitting the parts to prevent it from being squeezed out of the joint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2809 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 On 5/10/2019 at 9:55 AM, Snagger said: Did you let the sealant dry for a few minutes before fitting the sump, Tim? Few do, but RTV is supposed to be let semi-cure before fitting the parts to prevent it from being squeezed out of the joint. Yes. I usually apply to sump then clean block and a cuppa. Even tried the vag sump sealant thank sticks like mad. Came to the conclusion the sump was slightly distorted and was soft around bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Women use sump sealant, no wonder I can't get in ? 😲😇 Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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