Oil sump gasket leaking

Re: Oil sump gasket leaking (5SGTE)

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 18:51:18 GMT

For reference a 2s sump gasket will work.

Re: Oil sump gasket leaking (Cash)

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 17:49:06 GMT

No luck so far.... I thought the leaks was around the sump bt after give it a good clean with degreaser it leaks around the inning belt n engine block I think. Now the questions is, can anyone recommend mr2 specialist ie. Engine rebuild in Melbourne n affordable too:) plz

Re: Oil sump gasket leaking (Cash)

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 11:38:39 GMT

Thanks Falcon, all fuses should b ok cos I been driven the car for over a year with no issue. It's only happen when I have the car park on the driveway collecting rubbish lol

Re: Oil sump gasket leaking (Falcon)

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 10:47:00 GMT

That must be a massive discharge to drain the battery as quickly as that ! Might be an idea to check the fuses to see whether someone has put a much heavier one in to overcome a problem somewhere. If there is an oversize fuse then that is the circuit to be suspicious of.

Re: Oil sump gasket leaking (Cash)

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 22:44:21 GMT

Is that for all ADM mr2 Carmikey? Mine in an Australian delivered 1997 gt ta btw hope you can shed some light to my mr2 other issue, I park my mr2 for abt 3 good months n battery died n bought new one fit in bt now every time I park more then an hr or so the battery is drain n need a jump start. Hope you can help Ta.

Re: Oil sump gasket leaking (Carmikey)

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 22:25:50 GMT

No gasket or seal from factory. They use a silicone seal.
In saying that, u can get aftermarket cork sump gaskets online from uk.

Re: Oil sump gasket leaking (Cash)

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 20:06:23 GMT

Thank you for your helpful replied Carmikey, but is the any seal/gasket around the sump. Ta

Re: Oil sump gasket leaking (Reddtarga)

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:05:24 GMT

The silicone sealer on the sump can be sometimes very hard to crack.
You may be able to use something like a one foot steel ruler, or even a table knife pushed in and worked around the edge to break the seal.

When reinstalling make sure the sump flange is not distorted or bent.
If so, it may have to be straightened.

Re: Oil sump gasket leaking (Carmikey)

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:15:28 GMT

Pretty easy job, just a bit messy though.
Firstly I would double if not tripple check the oil leak is actually coming from the sump seal as mentioned.
My experience with all these engines is that 98% of the time, its actually coming from either the cam seals or oil pump gasket or seal & running down to the sump.

If it is the sump though, heres a basic guide.
- drain oil 1st, I would let it sit for a day or so draining, just makes for a cleaner removal.
- remove the sump pan (approx 15 x 10mm headed bolts + 2 10mm nuts, pry off carefully, as old silicone will be holding it pretty well.

Once removed, this it the hardest part, ensure you totally remove all old silicone from both the sump pan & the block assembly. (can be a little tricky when removing it from the block unless you have a car hoist - as most people out there, you will have the car jacked up & on stands & lying on ya back with limited movement).

Clean both surfaces properly, use something like thinners, mineral turps, gunwash etc.
Purchase a good quality oil resistant tube of automotive silicone (approx $15 from any autoshop), run a nice clean bead only around the sump pan (go a little heavyer on silicone around the edges too) and re-install sump back to block using all bolts & nuts.

Allow at least 24hr to cure, then refill engine with engine oil & hopefully that fixes the leak.

Hope that helps in some way.

Oil sump gasket leaking (Cash)

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 01:09:40 GMT

Hi guys, just wondering how easy to change a leaking oil sump gasket? "The process of it". Btw I am kind of limited knowledge for the job😊 thank you for all the help