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Old 05-04-2014, 06:31 AM   #1
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If you remove the cover to check this, is there a proper gasket to replace or is sealant used?
The sump cover uses sealant (Loctite 5900), not a gasket.

Use of too much sealant results in ribbons of sealant squeezing out inside the sump when the cover is re-installed. Later, these ribbons break off and become the "snakes" that can clog the oil pickup.
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Old 05-04-2014, 06:41 AM   #2
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The sump cover uses sealant (Loctite 5900), not a gasket.

Use of too much sealant results in ribbons of sealant squeezing out inside the sump when the cover is re-installed. Later, these ribbons break off and become the "snakes" that can clog the oil pickup.
Going to do this when I change oil this week. Anything also to do while in there?

How long do you let the sealant set before fun time?
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