Karlos G

iTrader: (4)

....I've tried 3 times to get this to seal and still i have a oil leak from the gearbox side!
Changed my big end shells and so got a new genuine ford gasket but just cant get it to seal properly, any tips or tricks i should know about?

Karlos

Christian and Beccy

iTrader: (14)

Tip - Put the Ford gasket in the bin. They are a pile of shit.

You should buy the Payen one. Seriously, do it and compare the quality.

Moonie

As above and dont overtighten the bolts.

I also find a small ammount of thread lock on the bolts helps to stop them working loose over a period of time.

Karlos G

iTrader: (4)

Where can i get one? Had a look on the net but no joy!

Chris69

local motorfactors mate, i got the whole payen bottom end set for mine which includes a nice rubber gasket for £17.99

sm

use some spray glue to make the gasket stick to the sump, wipe away any overspray as u dont want it gettin into the oil, offer up the back right hand side of the sump first, keep an eye on the gasket in the half moon section of the sump as it can move slightly, use some lock thread on the bolts and just nip them up then a week or 2 later check to make sure they havent come loose

this is what i do on all the sump gaskets ive done and ive never had one leak

SafeChav

Someone could of told me this a couple of months ago BEFORE i won a genuine Ford sump set

Might have to put it back on ebay

twinkle_2k86

i got a payne one on mine, and the bastards leaks

i torqued it up as per the manual as well. bastards leaking in 2 places, front under the turbo and at the gaerbox end.

im going to take it off and put gasket sealer on my new one. Hope that will fix it.

SafeChav

Dont forget though the sumps are very weak, if theyve been over torqued in the past they will bend out of shale and never seal right,

Same story with the rocker covers.

I'm all for fitting a Zetec sump if some cunt would get me the pictures im after no names mentioned *cough cough* chunt69

twinkle_2k86

Come on chunt you slaker, get you ass in gear and get them pics

SafeChav

I think we should start a petition refusing to help on any of his topics until he comes up with the goods

twinkle_2k86

Good idea

lets form the club

" We wont help Chunt club"

SafeChav

Signature adjusted

twinkle_2k86

same as

SafeChav

now we just wait and reap the benefits mwahahahahahahaha

Chris69

u bunch of homos
not like i need any of ur help anyways
you can get a first hand view of the zetec un when u come do me efi andy

SafeChav

Spot the deliberate contradiction:

Chris69

you missed out the and the
these symbolise the crap from the non crap

duh

SafeChav

if i were u i would be keeping a low profile from now on

Chris69

love u too buddy

SafeChav

Its honey bun damn it

Chris69

sorry

steven botes

try the following:

get a one piece rubber gasket for the xr3i
get some high quality high temp silicone , dont bother with the local spares shop house brand , usually "Fong Kong" crap! - you poms make some good shit
use a big centre punch(+-12MM) with a blunt point
tap the holes from the top down , bending the holes inward slightly
clean all surfaces thoroughly!!
silicone
gasket
tighten until the silicone squishes out slightly
leave to dry overnight
nip
sorted!!!