Bad Oil leak from my sump....

  1. Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 17
    #1
    Have noticed an oil patch under my saxo for a few weeks now slowly getting bigger,so after cleaning under the engine and sump found it was dripping from the sump flanged area some of the old sealent has come off and leaking in a few places.
    So have decided to sort the leak as the car is not needed till tuesday.

    After doing a search on here it looks like there is not a gasket just sealent?, as i dont have a haynes manual to assist in the removal, apart from the sump bolts to remove is there anything that needs removing.

    I guess a few on here have removed the sump,so a quick step by step would be appreciated.

    Thks maggie38
  2. Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 west mids (dudley) Posts: 1201 cammed 106 flatty
    #2
    you will need to remove your exhaust downpipe, as well as the flywheel cover(held on by 2 bolts)

    just sealant thats used mate. make sure you get it on axle stands though/jacked up safely. iirc they are 8mm bolts holding sump on, a few of them aswel.
  3. Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 17
    #3
    Well it sounds straight forward, a few bolts and the exhaust down pipe not to bad.

    Does the gasket sealent need 24hrs to cure before filling with oil?
  4. Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 west mids (dudley) Posts: 1201 cammed 106 flatty
    #4
    im not to sure how long, i left mine overnight, started it midday took 2hours ish as i work pretty slowly - i try not to break anything lol, then just put it back together and filled it with oil next day. defo needs some time to dry - should say on the intructions of the sealant your using.

    yea easy enough - messy though
  5. Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 17
    #5
    Yes just checked on the box needs 24hrs to cure before filling with oil.
    Is the exhaust easy to remove or a pain in the butt?
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
    #6
    if you PM me then i will look through my haynes manual and i scan them in if it is there. just for you but PM me as ill notice it more as i'm rammed with uni work FML
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
    #7
    got your PM mate. it will cost you though. ill be nice. just a hot of the "thanks" button
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  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
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  9. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
    #9
    they you go quality is pretty sweet too
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  10. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
    #10
    but sorry about the blur on the left
  11. Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 17
    #11
    Brilliants thanks for the scanned page...
  12. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Milton Keynes Posts: 869 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.0L
    #12
    its okay mate best of luck with it. hope the scan helps