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Autobox sump
« 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?

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Re: Autobox sump
« Reply #1 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...

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Re: Autobox sump
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Autobox sump
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Autobox sump
« Reply #4 on: 07 September 2007, 11:02:38 »
Loctite 598
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Re: Autobox sump
« Reply #5 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 !  :)
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Re: Autobox sump
« Reply #6 on: 07 September 2007, 11:04:52 »
I have a tube of the Hermatite red stuff - is that similar?
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Re: Autobox sump
« Reply #7 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
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Re: Autobox sump
« Reply #8 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?

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