ZX 1.9d Replacement Sump Help

citroenbx · Unread post by **citroenbx** » 26 Mar 2006, 08:28

Discovered an Oil leak on my 1992 1.9d ZX to coming from the smallest of fractures on the sump...I've heard of sumps wearing out but never had a car where this has happened

Off to the Breakers will any XUD sump suffice? Dont want to make a mistake have you seen all those bolts

Thanks in advance.

Stewart(oily) · Unread post by **Stewart(oily)** » 26 Mar 2006, 10:43

Any XUD car sump, plus any of the 1.6/1.9 petrols too.
Stewart

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 26 Mar 2006, 12:11

Hi

Give those hocky stick oil seals a good look at while the sumps off

Have a good look around the main bearing cap directly behind the flywheel.

Those seals are easy to replace while the sumps off

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 26 Mar 2006, 13:48

Yes I've seen all those bolts that needs to come off

Note that there are in fact 2 main types of sumps around :
Earlier type with a slightly raised edge on the middle of the seal surface to help compress the good old style "paper" seal.
Recent type designed the opposite - i.e. sort of slightly hollow to hold a bit more sealant paste.

You can use either - if you're using correct sealing method.

At the same time do a major maintenance to the oil fume and filler hoses - as if the sump pressurises it will strain the seal.

Clean every thing well (incl. bolts) before refitting.
On re-assembly tighten the sump bolts evenly in cross pattern. Do not torque the bolts as they may rip the thread - or snap.