Buttoned up my oil sump cover last night, added some oil today, leak checking?

[kjc2050]

It will probably be fine. I am guessing, but I think most of us probably err on the side of putting too much 5900 on. It is difficult to get a really thin bead!

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by kjc2050

It will probably be fine. I am guessing, but I think most of us probably err on the side of putting too much 5900 on. It is difficult to get a really thin bead!

The spec is a bead 1.5mm thick. That is a very little bit. In this application, less is more.

[kk2002s]

Did mine a couple weeks back
I Let the 5900 sit 20 hrs before adding oil to harden. Then added 2-3 quarts and watched for a day
Then filled and have been keeping an eye to make sure
My 50ml tube from Pelican was so, so hard to push through that small opening. It was very hard to control the bead putting that much pressure on the tubes plunger
I put on the engine side while laying on my back under the car.
I will pull again at next 6 month, this time apply to the flange side

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

Did mine a couple weeks back
I Let the 5900 sit 20 hrs before adding oil to harden. Then added 2-3 quarts and watched for a day
Then filled and have been keeping an eye to make sure
My 50ml tube from Pelican was so, so hard to push through that small opening. It was very hard to control the bead putting that much pressure on the tubes plunger
I put on the engine side while laying on my back under the car.
I will pull again at next 6 month, this time apply to the flange side

I like your idea. I think that may have been easier than putting it on the plate...

The hot water is a good idea too.

Hopefully I don't have to redo it for a long time

I think mine set for about 12 hours before I put the oil in. I still haven't cranked it up.

1.5 mm... I think I was pretty close to that. When I connected my line of sealant to make a circle around each bolt hole I did all my overlaps toward the outer edge. I think I am good. I am going to take it out for a drive tonight once I get the wheels back on and get it down from the jack stands and get it nice and hot. I can't wait. I need to put a few miles on the tires and wear away the remnants of tire label etc. that is on there...