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silicone gaskets
pv370 - March 26th, 2017 at 11:04 AM

OK so the oil change gaskets have started to leak a bit ????
anyone had any dealings with the silicone ones ????
where can i get them ????
are they better than the cardboard ones ?????
how much ??????


vw54 - March 26th, 2017 at 02:09 PM

flatten the sump plate panel beat it around the stud holes


pv370 - March 26th, 2017 at 05:14 PM

yeah tried that.... was fine for a couple of months and now a very small drip

thought silicone gaskets would be a set and forget option
can boris get them ?????


vw54 - March 26th, 2017 at 05:29 PM

no check the plate again and make sure the area around the holes is flat

go to super cheap and get a tube of sticoflex great for all oil leaks but clean and pre sol surfaces before applying

are you using the copper washer and acorn nuts


pv370 - March 26th, 2017 at 05:42 PM

yeah using acorn nuts and new copper washers........
sound like a project for next weekend....thanks


vwo60 - March 27th, 2017 at 10:16 AM

You can get a very high quality Billet aluminium plate and continue to use the paper gaskets with no adhesive. works for me. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SCAT-BILLET-OIL-SUMP-PLATE-KIT-VW-BUGGY-OFFROAD-BU...

Just remember the correct torque for the 6mm studs at 7NM