sump gasket/sealant question...

Jim_rx7 · February 05, 2009, 07:20:29 PM

What\'s the best thing to use??

Can you use hylomar??

Cheers

davehg · February 05, 2009, 07:33:43 PM

use the same mazda sealant that you used to build the block with, its one of the best things out for this. definately do not use hylomar

Jim_rx7 · February 05, 2009, 07:48:48 PM

Don\'t know if I\'m being a retard here or not. No sealant was used apart from some hylomar on the legs of the housings as per diy-re DVD.

Also no sealant mentioned on the build on build up of the block on that DVD and it is a step by step guide. Also not in the mazda manual I have.

davehg · February 05, 2009, 07:53:56 PM

i belice the paper copy mazda manuals say to use mazda sealant around the oil o ring around the dowels and on the legs of the housings. hylomar and oil dont mix well

Jim_rx7 · February 05, 2009, 08:01:29 PM

yeah, I used hylomar around the orings and on the legs. As per the rebuild DVD.

so what can iI use on the sump? anything iI can order online now or buy tomorrow?thanks

davehg · February 05, 2009, 08:43:21 PM

mazda sump sealant or sump sealant from halfords i believe works well.

RobbieRX-7 · February 06, 2009, 06:35:42 PM

Normal oil resistant silicone sealant will do. I used permatex ultra black silicone sealant http://www.accessconnect.com/gasket_maker.htm along with a new gasket. You can get this from any motor factors. Just make sure you put plenty around the engine mount areas as this is the most common place to leak.

Jim_rx7 · February 06, 2009, 07:34:38 PM

I got some stuff from my local A1 motorstore... The sump\'s all on, hopefull, there won\'t be any leaks!!

Saying that, not a massive job if there is!