Thanks Dave, I will remove the sump and see if this is the case with
this gearbox. But where abouts did the O`rings go. regards John.
--- David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net> wrote:
> 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:
> >
> > 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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