oil leak...

1. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #1 3rd March 2010, 17:57

   got a nice leak just behind the alternator, dripping down from where the sump meets the bottom end. Had an encounter with a kerb that bent the sump a few weeks back, but its leaking from the other side.
   Is it possibly the gasket, and if not, how much can i expect to pay for a new sump?
2. davidandrews5343 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Basingstoke Posts: 1680 Subaru Impreza Newage WRX

   #2 3rd March 2010, 17:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by chinkostu got a nice leak just behind the alternator, dripping down from where the sump meets the bottom end. Had an encounter with a kerb that bent the sump a few weeks back, but its leaking from the other side. Is it possibly the gasket, and if not, how much can i expect to pay for a new sump?

   doesn't use gasket, uses a tube of sealant
3. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #3 3rd March 2010, 18:04

   oh. I was always under the impression it had one!
4. mishy Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Caterham, Surrey Posts: 141 1.1i saxo forte sold Toyota MR2 MK1 RIP, Pug 106

   #4 3rd March 2010, 18:30

   just noticed mine leaking from what sounds to be the same place. if anyone knows would be great help.
5. davidandrews5343 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Basingstoke Posts: 1680 Subaru Impreza Newage WRX

   #5 3rd March 2010, 18:36

   Mine leaked a few months back, i had the sump resealed
6. user_39613 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006

   #6 3rd March 2010, 19:03

   The correct sealant from citroen is £23 + vat roughly, so quite expensive, although you can just use normal instant gasket.
7. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #7 3rd March 2010, 21:20

   is there anything i should do to the sump while i have it off?
8. user_5470 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)

   #8 3rd March 2010, 21:29

   just scrape all the old sealant off carefully, before you put your fresh stuff on it and it should help seal better
9. davidandrews5343 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Basingstoke Posts: 1680 Subaru Impreza Newage WRX

   #9 3rd March 2010, 21:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by chinkostu is there anything i should do to the sump while i have it off?

   replace oil filter at the same time