Hamish Grundy Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 hi all. i had to replace the sump on my discovery the other day due to the front edge leaking. i cleaned up the block and the new sump,and used a suitable sealant, cant remember the name but it wasnt silicone. anyway after a few days it has began to leak again at the back this time. i cant find a gasket listed anywhere so am assuming it is supposed to be a liquid gasket, what sealant to you all use? i dont mind if its expensive, its a carp job to do without having to do it twice.! ha. thanks again. Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I used a grey RTV sealant on mine - all I know is it is from the USA. One trick I have found is to apply the sealant to one surface and then wait about 20 mins before slapping the bits together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Look here - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=42479 Land Rover sell the sealant or saw some here - http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/sump-gasket-300tdi-sealant-rtvb-p-3804.html John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Grundy Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 great, thanks alot, i had it priced up at a garage to do the sump gasket and front crank seal, just because i cant be bothered to lie on my back gettin covered in oil again £198inc vat, guess il be getting covered again!! thanks again. Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooroy Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 One very important point with sealers is that you give them enough time to set properly . It can be up to 24 hrs - if it says 24 hrs then be sure to allow it to cure for 24 hrs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobed90 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I gave up on the sump after doing it 4 times! It normally lasts around a month before it starts to weep. I have tried loads of different sealants, hylomar was the best but still weeps after a while. I will be doing mine again soon so I too will be interested in the best sealant to use. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-200-300Tdi-Sump-High-Temp-Silicon-RTV-Wurth-/150536199007?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item230ca81b5f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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