apexhunter Alan Van Reed Boston, Massachusetts (12 posts) Registered: 07/29/2010 01:30PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Rover 4.2 |
leaking sump pan
I have a 4.2 Rover motor in my MGB. The Oil pan/sump is leaking ........ I did not build the motor but it looks like some kind of sealant was used maybe without a gasket? Anyway, I wanted to ask for advice ....... I plan to re-torque the entire pan ....... is this a bad idea? Am I asking for trouble as in more leakage? The leak is not huge but it certainly over time makes a mess of the underside. And finally, What would be the torque setting for these bolts?
Alan Van Reed Boston 79 MGB with Rover 4.2 |
DiDueColpi Fred Key West coast - Canada (1366 posts) Registered: 05/14/2010 03:06AM Main British Car: I really thought that I'd be an action figure by now! |
Re: leaking sump pan
Hi Allan,
Retorquing the oil pan is a bit of a crap shoot. If the gasket is broken the leak will get worse. If the pan has just loosened off it will improve. I suppose that the leak has to be remedied in any case so my vote is to retorque. The manual recommends 8 lbft. torque. If you end up removing the pan don't use a gasket to reinstall it. Use a good quality RTV gasket maker such as Permatex ultra grey. Take a straight edge to the pan and tap down any high spots with a hammer. Lay down a nice even layer of gasket maker, let it set up and have at her. Cheers Fred |
apexhunter Alan Van Reed Boston, Massachusetts (12 posts) Registered: 07/29/2010 01:30PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Rover 4.2 |
Re: leaking sump pan
Dear Fred,
Much Thanks for your response and advice ...... the sealant that I see is grey in color .... so I suspect the right sealant was used ....... I am going to give it a go .... Happy Motoring ! Alan Boston |