Need New Sump gasket... Things to watch for?

[joshman]

Hey all, I've got a small leak at the front of my sump, nothing major, but it means I've got to change out the gasket. I figure that seeing as I'm going to be attempting the Lokka install this weekend, having the front diff out is a perfect opportunity to also do the sump gasket.

What things do I need to watch out for? Are there any special precautions that need to be taken? Hints? Tips? Tricks?

 

[gazza414]

Not sure if there is actually a physical gasket---could be a silicon gu...looks that way on mine--just grey in colour.

 

[grasshopper]

The work 2007 D40 3.0 ltr and my 2011 D40 2.5 ltr TD appear to only have a silicone type "gasket" between the sump and block.

 

[joshman]

Yeah, I'm aware that it's just a silicone gasket and already have the tune of goop, just wondering if there are any precautions that need to be take .

 

[kempseyken]

No nothing really to watch out for , just give it a good clean and apply the new gasket. There is a proper sequence to tighten them up tho , there a workshop manual on this forum if you want to do it . like you said best to do it wile the diffs out

 

[joshman]

No nothing really to watch out for , just give it a good clean and apply the new gasket. There is a proper sequence to tighten them up tho , there a workshop manual on this forum if you want to do it . like you said best to do it wile the diffs out

Yup, got the service manual on the hard drive; might take some digging to find that particular drawing though.