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[grifter]

I've read there is no gasket for the sump on the 2.6 so got the appropriate sealer -  93165267. Having a look at diagram this morning it certainly looks like there is a gasket, for the bottom pan and the top plate as well? Can anyone confirm as I want to take both the sump and the upper plate off to seal as I have leak. Diagram here shows gasket no 17 for top, and 26 for bottom pan.

https://opel.7zap.com/en/car/v94/e/4/25-0/

[Doctor Gollum]

It left the factory with no gasket on either.

[grifter]

Yes defo no gasket, i've just removed it, also slid a bit of sealer up the side of the upper pan where it seems to be leaking, cleaned it all out, sprayed some brake cleaner to remove deposits and applied sealer, the proper stuff.

Also anyone know the torque settings for the sump, imagining around low teens 15nm or similar?

[Doctor Gollum]

It's in Haynes

Waste of time doing that to the upper seal.

Better off lifting the engine six inches and resealing it properly as per the lower sump... Although, it's not my car

[grifter]

It's in Haynes

Waste of time doing that to the upper seal.

Better off lifting the engine six inches and resealing it properly as per the lower sump... Although, it's not my car

I would love to do it right given I had more time, it's not a terrible leak, just a sweat. Mainly wanted to get sump off, clean it out, fix dent, paint it and check the pick up, which was spotless.

Don't have haynes for omega so will just have to go with low teens NM.

[grifter]

Loandbehold the leak on top sump is now cured, no need to strip it all off.

[Andy H]

Yes defo no gasket, i've just removed it, also slid a bit of sealer up the side of the upper pan where it seems to be leaking, cleaned it all out, sprayed some brake cleaner to remove deposits and applied sealer, the proper stuff.

Also anyone know the torque settings for the sump, imagining around low teens 15nm or similar?

Pretty much all the 6mm bolts screwed into aluminium will be 8Nm

Any more and you will soon have an opinion on whether you prefer Helicoil or Timesert 

[johnnydog]

This is when the ability of 'feel' is an advantage

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I will be taking the sump of mine soon to clean the oil strainer. Any particular sealant recommended for the join, or just generic gasket goo ?

[Doctor Gollum]

Grey goo rather than black if using the GM stuff

Starter for 10...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAPPHIRE-4X4-ESCORT-COSWORTH-SUMP-GASKET-SEALANT-BY-ELRING-70ML-GREY-/123925145159

Victor Reinz available from £7.95, but black

[grifter]

Any recommendations for the oil filler pump to use when filling gearbox, going to acquire one?

[Doctor Gollum]

Hozelok if you're feeling flush...

Otherwise any generic garden weed sprayer should do

Should be mention of it in the guide...

[grifter]

Hozelok if you're feeling flush...

Otherwise any generic garden weed sprayer should do

Should be mention of it in the guide...

Straight to B&Q then and wait in the socially distanced queue!

[Andy B]

Any recommendations for the oil filler pump to use when filling gearbox, going to acquire one?

I ran a tube through the engine bay into the gearbox fill/level hole and filled it from there using a funnel .... worked very well. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I do the same. A bit time consuming, but works well enough.