sump gasket replacement fiesta mk 3

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Mon 5 Mar 2007 18:26
sump gasket replacement fiesta mk 3 - milkyjoe
hi, would like to know the best way to replace sump gasket on a mk 3 fiesta, do i stick it in place to the bottom end with grease or fix it in place to the sump pan then offer it up ?
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Mon 5 Mar 2007 18:52
sump gasket replacement fiesta mk 3 - mjm
If the sump goes over studs coming out of the block and you hold it on with nuts I would stick it to the block over the studs. If it is held on with bolts going into tapped holes in the block then I would stick it to the sump with a couple of bolts "wedged" into place to locate it.

In my opinion a smear of grease is fine to help seal it.

Get all the bolts/nuts done up finger tight and then tighten them up from the middle of the block towards each end.(as cylinderhead bolts)
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Mon 5 Mar 2007 19:04
sump gasket replacement fiesta mk 3 - Simon
If its a CVH engine then you are much better off with a genuine Ford gasket than a pattern one. They are very prone to leaking once fitted and not having the genuine article seems to make the problem worse - ie it is more likely to leak.
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Mon 5 Mar 2007 19:07
sump gasket replacement fiesta mk 3 - yorkiebar
Its more a amtter of making sure the seals at the ends of the crank are in place properly rather than the make of gasket thats important.

As above, use grease to stick it to block and then put sump to it; but make sure those seals stay in place. You may need to do it a couple of times before being happy that seals are in place properly.

Its a much easier job on the bench than under the car but it can be done. Loads of patience!
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Mon 5 Mar 2007 21:21
sump gasket replacement fiesta mk 3 - Screwloose
joe

If you get the time; buy four pieces of studding [3" or so] of the appropriate thread [M6x1.0 from memory - check that] and saw a cross slot in the ends.

Spin them into four likely holes and they'll hold everything in alignment until you get some bolts started.

Then undo them with a screwdriver and fit the last bolts.
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Mon 5 Mar 2007 23:47
sump gasket replacement fiesta mk 3 - milkyjoe
thanks for all the advice
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