after almost using a felpro head gasket i went out and got a ford one, what about sump gaskets though ?

does the same rule apply here , should i just get a ford one, or is there better available ? ?

cheers guys .....

 

interesting topic!

i have recently had a leaking sump gasket.

local garage went with a motorfactor part which still leaked so i bought a ford one and got them to fit it and it seems to have done the trick.

 

Changed mine, still leaking some. It's a one piece rubber, Motorcraft. But it's almost too big. A night mare to fit. I buying a new sump, it might not be straight.

 

I was advised to get a Ford cork one. Not fitted it yet tho... Waiting for next oil change: got new sump as well

 

how much was those 2 items rs shawn ??

 

Finis:...........Item..................Price

1645268......Sump.................£94.19
1602149.....Gasket: Oil P.......£2.18 (Two part rubber end seal)
1602148.....Gasket: Oil P.......£2.18 (2nd part)
6101950.....Gasket................£2.44 (Cork: one side)
6101951.....Gasket................£3.23 (Cork: other side)

Total inc VAT: £125

 

genuine ford everytime

 

Payen make good gaskets.....

 

Good advice, these dont leak & fit straight on! payen do make good gaskets BTW

 

The Motorcraft rubber gasket was not good. Too big so it was a nightmare to get it to fit. And its leaks oil all around, not much, but some. Would try another brand, but now I will try the cork type.

 

I have and recently bought a new rubber Ford one - £19 it was

I need it as taking sump off etc - they last for 13 years if fitted properly which most people can't seem to do so well

 

the cork 1 should last as long, & is easy to fit without leaking (overtightning usually resulting in leaks with the rubber 1's)

 

Just look at the cork rocker gaskets - they are proper shite!!
Leak just after 1 weeks use

 

There is a technique to fitting cork gaskets. Golden rule is NO SEALER unless absolutely nessesary. On a sump, fitting the gasket is a little difficult unless you use sealer to hold it in place though. If you use sealer, this allows the gasket to be squashed too easily and it slides out of the sides of the sump and splits as you tighten it.

All sealing surfaces need to be clean, dry and oil free (completely) and then you have a chance of them sealing.

 

I've never had any problems what so ever with cork rocker cover gaskets. I used some gasket glue to hold my rubber gasket in place on the sump when I fitted it.

 

my ford one fitted in febraury along with a new sump, has never leaked, i didnt buy a geniune sump, just got a pattern part one for 30 quid!, been fine

 

changed mine at weekend for one from a motorfactor and it weeps abit so i will try a ford item now

 

deffinately original for one, i used the patent shite and it allways leaks!