What kind of silicone for a leaking sump?

czenda · Post by **czenda** » 16 May 2005, 23:46

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.
Thanx.

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 16 May 2005, 23:51

Yes. De-grease mating surfaces well.

PowerLee · Post by **PowerLee** » 17 May 2005, 00:06

Hi
Your friendly Citroen / Peugeot dealer will sell you the correct special Loctite sealent for the sump for around £10.

fastandfurryous · Post by **fastandfurryous** » 17 May 2005, 01:22

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.