OilIT Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 HI Thought I shoudl spend some time fixing all the things wrong with my truck that just seems to be getting longer and longer (the list of things to repair - not the truck itself ) First is I have oil escaping from the sump on my 300 90, I havent found a part number for the sump gaskets though - somebody has mentioned that they dont have a gasket but use a special sealant only.. can anybody confirm/correct this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Thats odd as I too thought 300s don't have gaskets as such, they use a very very sticky stuff from Land Rover comes in a sphon type dispenser tube affair, about say 1.25 inches bore and has a insert that you push to squeeze it out via. I used this on the V8 and it is very superior imho than the old cork gasket affair, actually the only downside is removal is a RPITFA as it holds on for dear life Someone here wioll I am sure have the part no, but I would urge you to use the genuine LR stuff Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilIT Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Thats odd as I too thought 300s don't have gaskets as such, they use a very very sticky stuff from Land Rover comes in a sphon type dispenser tube affair, about say 1.25 inches bore and has a insert that you push to squeeze it out via. I used this on the V8 and it is very superior imho than the old cork gasket affair, actually the only downside is removal is a RPITFA as it holds on for dear life Someone here wioll I am sure have the part no, but I would urge you to use the genuine LR stuff Nige Thanks Nigel, I'll pop over to the main stealer and get some then ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Use the proper sealant.... Try to leave it as long as possible to go off. at least 24 hours.... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I recently did mine on my 200, as everyone said its sealant, Landrover want 30-£40 but Britpart do the same stuff for less than a tenner. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Wurth do a good sealant in black....No idea on the price as I borrow it.... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacFamilyAus Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Gday Guys I recently bought a sump gasket for 300Tdi through these guys http://www.karcraft.com.au/home.php there part number is KC301 they make them. I know that the postage might be a killer but enough of you guys want them you might be able to do a group buy. Cheers Azza P.s I also used black tube of high temp RTV gasket maker to make sure it sealed good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I've always used rtv silicone sealer, never had it leak. Never known anyone else have a problem with rtv on the sump either. Can't understand why anyone would recommend using expensive stuff from Land Rover when there is an effective, inexpensive alternative ! Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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