Glenn_

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Since i put my new engine oil in silklone 10/50 my engine is leakin oil around the sump area. Its not the sump drain bolt cause its new and the washer is new.Think i might have 2 have a better look n c where its coming from.

KSA-Cossie

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Didn't think cossies used a sump plug washer ?

Glenn_

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Well ive always had 1 on mine ive changed the oil 3 times in the year ive had it.there is oil droplets on the bottom of the sump n on the anti roll bar.Ive checked my oil level this morning n its between the full n low mark.

KSA-Cossie

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I asked the question when i first got my saph and was told no washer

Glenn_

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So u just use the sump bung n no washer ive got a funny feelin its rear crank shaft oil seal or sump gasket.

LeviA

Should definitely have a sump plug washer, I think the new ones have an integral washer. I've had a few different ones from Ford!![/i]

tabetha

I would use a washer if even if ford did not ?
I also coat the threads and washer area with sealant LOCTITE 5910, and it does not ever leak a single drop then!!
tabetha

Glenn_

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I lacked the car up this afternoon cleaned the sump off ran the engine till it got warm n just watched switched engine off.I can see a small trace of engine oil trickeling down from the sump bung washer n onto the side of the sump.What type me washer do people use.The one thats on now is a white washer n when its tightened up the washer spreads.

NEEDFORSPEED

they dont normally have washers but wear where sump plug sits obviously everytime you tighten it, so best with one. either white nylon one or copper makes no odds and if the threads are good and its tight it shouldnt leak!!

Glenn_

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Well im gonna swap the sump bung washer over n c if that sorts it.

tabetha

Use some sealant or a FLANGE BOLT.
I have never NOT had a leak with the correct washers etc, but have never had any leak at all with using sealant, 5910.
tabetha

Glenn_

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Well ive put a copper 1 on n fingers crossed it looks dry still the nylon washer what was on looked squashed n out of shape n didnt look like it was sealing the bolt.

Glenn_

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Well my car has been stud a week due 2 not driving it cause of my dodgey wheel bearing so i thought i wud start the engine this morning.I had a quick look underneath n there is still a few patches of oil on the floor again.Its doing my head in now.

tabetha

Use some LOCTITE 5910.
tabetha

Glenn_

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its not coming for the sump bung.There is droplets of oil on the bottom of the sump n i have 2 patches of oil on my drive.im gonna have to have another look at it.Just carnt see much cause of the sub frame.How hard is it to take the sump off.looks like a bit of a pain,drive shafts out n front diff off.

Csm

check breather pipes

Glenn_

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the one under the inlet manifold

frog

Leave it as it is, it will prevent the car from rusting

I was told that oil leaks were designed in by Ford for that very purpose

cossiegreg1

or turbo return pipe

Glenn_

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Well i was gonna have a look tonight after i got my front hub off n went 2 start the car n it wouldn.t start think fuel pump might not b workin i can here n feel the yellow relay workin.