Keenan Clueless Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Greetings from a recent acquirer of my first RR - a 2002 HSE 4.6. I've noticed oil beading from one point on the sump gasket - not enough to drip, but just trail across the sump slightly. Should I be worried? Are they known to blow? I know Land Rovers are notoriously leaky so maybe it's just part and parcel of owning one? Any guidance much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRK Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 U lucky B*****D!, In the words of Monty Python..... U lucky, lucky ********** Welcome Aboard! On a more serious note it really depends where the source of the leak is - if its not emanating from the front crankshaft seal or rear crankshaft seals then the only cure is to remove the sump and fit a new gasket - after checking the tightness of the sump bolts - which should be only just nipped if it has a cork gasket! otherwise you will distort the sump and make the leak worse. Leaks are sometimes caused by blocked breathers/flame trap on to pof rocker cover if it has one fitted etc, resulting in excessive pressure build up in the crankcase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Congrats and welcome aboard! If it's not dripping, I wouldn't worry too much. You should off course check the oil level regularly, as long as you don't need to fill up between intevalls (3000 miles or 5000 kms is recommended), there's not a problem IMHO. I had a 'sweaty' block on my 4.6 ever since I bought it, but no real leak, so I just let it be. Now that I'm rebuilding it, I will change all the relevant gaskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vougese39 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 the sump gasket on the thor engines is a rubber affair with little steel colars where the bolts pass through as the pan is alloy to stop it being over tightened and leak i usualy when replacing apply a thin smear of silicone sealant to aid the sealing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Clueless Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Thanks for all the advice. Much appreciated. I did get half a turn out of the bolt on the sump nearest the weep, and I'll definately put some silicone on. I'm learning early that there are probably many such 'joys' to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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