What kind of silicone for a leaking sump?

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czenda
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What kind of silicone for a leaking sump?

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Hi, I am planning to change engine oil and I want to stop it from leaking around the sump. Will standard "bathroom" silicone do? It says on the package that it will withstand 180 centigrades, which should be enough.
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AndersDK
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Yes. De-grease mating surfaces well.
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PowerLee
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Hi
Your friendly Citroen / Peugeot dealer will sell you the correct special Loctite sealent for the sump for around £10.
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fastandfurryous
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To be honest, the best stuff I have found for oil-wetted parts is Acrylic bathroom sealant. It's dirt cheap, and being non-oil based, isn't diluted by oil/fuel etc. It also doesn't stink like Silicone does.
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