Sump Gasket c20xe (Mixed views)

[Bobminda]

Should i use a sealant ?

[Jon_nova1]

I would, but thats because holding a gasket on the underside of a car, while putting a sump over it and trying to keep bolt holes lined up and keeping it there with one hand while trying to get a bolt in with the other annoys the f*ck out of me lol

[Paul]

No use an 8V one.

[Benn]

Gm says only use it over the oil pump cap seal and the crack cap seal, Thats all i did one my xe and it was fine, did it with my let and its was leaking from the pump end.

What gasket are you using?

[Benn]

No use an 8V one.

But your still ment to use abit with that...

[Bobminda]

Using the one thats got the baffle built in. Rubber top and bottom thats stuck to the baffle.....Think thats the 8v one ?

[Paul]

I would, but thats because holding a gasket on the underside of a car, while putting a sump over it and trying to keep bolt holes lined up and keeping it there with one hand while trying to get a bolt in with the other annoys the f*ck out of me lol

I was referring to this.

[Benn]

I was referring to this.

Ak ok sorry.

[Pistol Pete]

Using the one thats got the baffle built in. Rubber top and bottom thats stuck to the baffle.....Think thats the 8v one ?

Yes, thats the 8v one. I wouldnt use sealer. Make sure the surfaces are clean, oil free etc and this should do the job. Clean out all bolt holes aswell. Dont want bolts tightening down on crud, hence not being tight.

[Graeme]

Remeber the 8v one will need shorter bolts than the 16v as they 'bottom out' before fully tightening, iirc the epc state m6x20

[Pistol Pete]

Good point!! lol

[Bobminda]

yeah got shorter ones that came with the baffle at the pv show.

[stupot89]

use grease around both side of the gasket it works

[mayhem]

i always get the x20xev gasket at the dealer.

biggest problem is the sump... people always tighten them wrong, and the bend a little causing them to leak.
i had mine skimmed and its not leaking.

[GRUNT 16V]

As they have said use the 8v sump gasket with baffle plate !! just make sure both mating surfaces clean big time!!

[16v Nova Kev]

use grease around both side of the gasket it works

seconded i used cv grease :thumb:

[davidfox280585]

sorry to bump do i need to fit a 8v baffle plate to my xe unure i understand use the gasket

[blue_peg_16v]

the 8v is a seperate baffle plate and gaskets were as the 16v is all in one ive used the xev one previously on the xe tho and that cured the leak the let will be getting one

[davidfox280585]

what do i need to ask for rich as i will get one tomorrow it passed mot fine and taxed today

[Mazz]

the 8v is a seperate baffle plate and gaskets were as the 16v is all in one ive used the xev one previously on the xe tho and that cured the leak the let will be getting one
hmmmmm

The 2.0 8v gasket is all-in-one bonded baffle gasket, the standard C20XE one is 2 seperate cork gaskets that sandwich that baffle plate..

I've not long put an 8v sump gasket on mine, and it still leaks, so after Billing and going to whip it off and put a bead of sealer all the way round, top and bottom to help it..

See here: http://www.max-boost.co.uk/max-boost/Gotchas_LET.htm#sumpleaks

http://www.max-boost.co.uk/max-boost/images/baffleplates8v_vs_16v.jpg

[blue_peg_16v]

ah i got them the wrong way round lol like i say i now use xev ones looks similar to the ne one

have one in the garage i think can get you the part number if needed

[Mazz]

Whats the difference between the 20NE and XEV? Or why use an XEV over an 20NE?

[blue_peg_16v]

i was told years ago they stopped leaking and have used them and they work so i stick with what i knew looks exactly like the ne one tbf

just went to have a look for it to take a picture and cant find the fecking thing only saw it the other week when i sorted the garage out so i could put the saloon away but think its at the back of the storage bit and its a night mare to get through

[davidfox280585]

priced a x20xev gasket up at vaux £39
20seh is a tenner at motorfactors but doesnt come with baffle plate if someone can confirm the xev is what i need i will buy one cheers

[chrisnovaturbo]

buy this one, its the ecotec / x20xev one,


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OIL-SUMP-BAFFLE-PLATE-GASKET-C20XE-90528632-/360278506176?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53e245bac0

[chrisnovaturbo]

i fit these with no sealer and they dont leak ! and you will need shorter sump bolts