MoNkEy MaGiC
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Registered: 12th Apr 03
Location: West - London Drives: Corsa GSi
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as above?
recently got rocker cover gasket changed on my 1.6 16v Gsi, but it still leaking oil so think the sump gasket needs doing to??
wat else cud it be??
[Edited on 20-03-2004 by MoNkEy MaGiC]
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simonp
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Registered: 12th Jan 01
Location: Portishead Drives:Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
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Could be anything from a leaking cam seal to a sump gasket. Best thing to do is to degrease the engine and pressure wash it. Then check where the leak is.
If it is the sump gasket, don't go wasting your money getting it done somewhere. Easy job, would take under an hour.
Draing oil out, unbolt manifold, remove. Undo all male hex bolts and prise sump from block. Clean up baffle plate. Make sure ALL mating surfaces are spotless. Fit new gasket and then bolt sump to block.
Make sure they are done up to the correct torque setting. Over tightening can be as detremental as leaving it too slack.
Also replace copper washer everytime you take the drain plug out as these are designed to compress giving a total seal. Unfortunatly being copper, they have no elesticity so need to be replaced. Pennies though.
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MoNkEy MaGiC
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Registered: 12th Apr 03
Location: West - London Drives: Corsa GSi
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i wud luv to do it all myself mate, but i havnt got the right tools!!!!
im good with engines and electircs and a fast learner but i hav no experiance with working on the engine u see
good thing is that i have a close mate whos a mechanic
so how much u think it would cost??
[Edited on 20-03-2004 by MoNkEy MaGiC]
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penfold82
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Registered: 20th Feb 04
Location: Belfast
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Ask ur m8!
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clarkie
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Registered: 24th Jun 03
Location: Nuneaton Drives:1.4 sport
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for the gasket, washer and oil from vauxhall i payed £27.23
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