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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: ians on 06 September 2007, 17:56:30

Title: Autobox sump
Post by: ians on 06 September 2007, 17:56:30

I have seen mention of using gasket compound (red Hermatite stuff?) instead of a replacement sump gasket.

Vx don't have the small sump gasket in stock and I want to get on with the job.

Can anyone who has tried this confirm its ok please?

Thx
Ian

Title: Re: Autobox sump
Post by: Dave-C on 06 September 2007, 18:11:24

Mark DTM suggests a sealent from Halfrauds  Locktite brand....  If he comes along shortly, he'll surely enhance the facts...

DC

Title: Re: Autobox sump
Post by: Entwood on 06 September 2007, 19:52:23

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I have seen mention of using gasket compound (red Hermatite stuff?) instead of a replacement sump gasket.

Vx don't have the small sump gasket in stock and I want to get on with the job.

Can anyone who has tried this confirm its ok please?

Thx
Ian

Have you tried JPAT ??  http://www.jpat.co.uk

Very helpful and answered my questions within an hour, using there on-line query system

Title: Re: Autobox sump
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 07 September 2007, 00:13:50

You can use the VX grey sealent on an engine sump, so I guess there's no reason it can't be used on a gearbox sump... if let to go hard afterwards.

I stand to be corrected.. and indeed the one from halfrauds I have used, and is good.

Title: Re: Autobox sump
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 September 2007, 11:02:38

Loctite 598

Title: Re: Autobox sump
Post by: Entwood on 07 September 2007, 11:04:09

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Loctite 598

Is that in addition to new gaskets or instead of ??

I have a set of gaskets/filter on its way from jpat, so just checking what else I need !  :)

Title: Re: Autobox sump
Post by: ians on 07 September 2007, 11:04:52

I have a tube of the Hermatite red stuff - is that similar?

Title: Re: Autobox sump
Post by: Entwood on 07 September 2007, 12:09:16

2 gaskets 1 filter ordered from jpat by phone lunchtime Wednesday, just arrived, lunchtime Friday, total cost inc VAT & postage :

£35.61

Now that is impressive service  :y

Title: Re: Autobox sump
Post by: ians on 07 September 2007, 16:02:58

you'll also need a new sump washer after refilling and you're supposed to use threadlock on the sump bolts according to Haynes.   You don't need the sealant if you have the gaskets.

- Can anyone confirm if red Hermatite is equivalent to the Loctitie 598?

Cheers,

Ian