Sump half moons just keep leaking
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Sump half moons just keep leaking
Every engine we have put together this past year has had a half moon seal leak develop after a couple of thousand miles.
Can someone else who has built a few please tell me what seals theyre using, what sealant and their technique. We seriously cannot get it right, the half moons seem to just shrink and create a leak.
Thanks,
Dann
Can someone else who has built a few please tell me what seals theyre using, what sealant and their technique. We seriously cannot get it right, the half moons seem to just shrink and create a leak.
Thanks,
Dann
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I used neogenesis's instructions. with silicone above and below the seal. Which I believe is what curly has told me to do in the past.
I'll let you know if it leaks
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I follow the FSM instructions (VVT engine) which says to install the half moons onto the oil pump body and rear cover with the notch oriented correctly with sealant then apply sealant to the pan and install. Permatex 82180 Ultra Black Maximum Oil Resistance RTV from a powerbead can.
Used the same procedure, only sans MBSP on my 2000. No leaks yet.
Used the same procedure, only sans MBSP on my 2000. No leaks yet.