Scorpion Auto (baby torqueflight) Sump

[sigmare]

Im having some issues with my sump leaking. I know you cant do it up tight cos its a stinkin cork gasket ... but does anyone know what the torque settings are for the sump? or if theres any strange mitsubishi lab secrets to sealing it up.

[COBWBS]

Use whale skin, the japs used it for all the gaskets as science experiments..


works every time..

[tandanus]

On my Saturn I used some grey stuff in a tube. Sikaflex? Just follow the instructions on the tube closely. No cork gasket, in fact no gasket at all. Check for crankcase pressure first. I have no leaks.
T.

[sigmare]

On my Saturn I used some grey stuff in a tube. Sikaflex? Just follow the instructions on the tube closely. No cork gasket, in fact no gasket at all. Check for crankcase pressure first. I have no leaks.
T.

Yeah well this is what i too was thinking of doing. This also poses another question, anyone know what sort of pressure is in the trannie sump? I might have to hook up my boost gauge lol.

[tandanus]

Take the oil filler cap off and block the opening with the palm of your hand. If its building up pressure, rather than just pulsing, its too much.
Edit: Oh, just realised - torqueflight - never mind
T.

[Scorp16]

clean and dry the pan and auto, put on a NEW cork gasket that is painted on BOTH sides with Permatex no.3 sealant. that should stop it. make sure the pan face surface is flat too.

[81GL]

Permatex no.3 sealant

Love that stuff... get a laugh out of the 'sterile' warning on the back.

Drew, good to see your still alive mate

Nick.