Hi again, John,
My mate had the same problem on a Sunbeam Alpine auto. The sump bolts
had been overtightened and had stretched the metal. So we...
1. Removed the sump and carefully dressed the holes flat, using a panel
hammer, on a piece of square section bar mounted vertically in a vice.
2. Used new screws-5/16" UNC if memory serves.
3. Fitted 5/16"mm id O-rings of about 3/32" diameter, with just a trace
of Wellseal.
4. Tightened as per a head (Union flag pattern) to an equal torque all
round. Can't remember what but it was a low figure.
This worked on that car.
Good luck,
Dave Hill
John Knight wrote:
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> Hello everyone,Has anyone any experience of leaks from the standard
> auto box around the sump area.i have been pestered with considerable
> leaking for many a year since changing the worn one for a re-con.the
> leak seems to come from the sump screws. I have tried gasket material
> on the screws, copper washers on the screws, new gaskets with and
> without gasket sealant and the leak is still there. I hardly run the
> vehcle any more but the leak amounts to a pint about every 5 months.I
> would be grateful for any assistance. regards John.
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