Put my FL2 into Stratstone Nottingham for a 6 year service.

They report back that the upper sump gasket was leaking slightly but not to worry about it for now and change it at the next major service...... at a cost of £800 !!!

This apparently included a new upper gasket, new sump, and new lower gasket plus a few other bits. No mention of engine or gearbox removal, just full sump removal.

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There are no gaskets!
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It's a silicone derivative like glue; a bit like 'no nails'
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Maybe they can do it by just separating the gearbox say 10mm; whatever you do have to separate the engine from the box .
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Can I suggest that you remove the sump guard plate , (6 bolts ) and take a look yourself , use aerosol brake cleaner and kitchen towel.
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You can buy a lot if oil for £800.00
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Kind regards from Fred.
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2009 Meriva

I had this with my old FL2 they suggested the same leave it it will be ok it will go on like that for ages, then they said its needs doing without delay, once the warranty has just expired mind you.

Topix seems to suggest that it is necessary only to remove 4 transmission bolts, not the gearbox itself?

fredastaire wrote:

Quote:-
There are no gaskets!
End quote
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It's a silicone derivative like glue; a bit like 'no nails'
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Maybe they can do it by just separating the gearbox say 10mm; whatever you do have to separate the engine from the box .
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Can I suggest that you remove the sump guard plate , (6 bolts ) and take a look yourself , use aerosol brake cleaner and kitchen towel.
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You can buy a lot if oil for £800.00
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Kind regards from Fred.
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Hello and thanks for the comments and advice.
Fred, sorry if I've got the wrong term for this. But there is definitely a casting above the sump itself that is cracked. It is above the PAS pump I think - certainly in that vicinity. I've seen it, but don't know the technical term for it. Yes, the engine is from a write off but has been sold to me as working and with a warranty.
Best wishes, Colin.

If it's the component we're all assuming it's referred to as the oil pan extension, and the Topix instructions for removal are straightforward and don't require the removal of either engine or gearbox, just 4 transmission bolts. And LR do refer to the seal as a gasket, as in "Remove the gasket".

Is the idea to use the casting from your original engine? I think the trick must be to undo the transmission bolts and ease the gearbox off the engine say 5mm whilst still all attached. Automotive Silicone is sold as 'instant gasket' which is where the reference must come 'remove the gasket'. I would still wish to know what caused the crack in the first place.
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As an aside comment, don't throw your old engine parts away, eBay them to recover costs. My core engine went to Lithuania for £450!
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Kind regards from Fred.
. 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
Other cars:-
1958 & 1959 Austin J40 Pedal Cars under restoration (I make many J40 parts)
If you have an Austin J40 or Pathfinder Pedal Car looking for a new home pls PM me.
2009 Meriva

Yes, that is a bit worrying! I know the donor car was involved in some sort of a shunt, but have no oother details apart from that. I suppose all I can do is get the part changed and hope for the best. Before the leak was spotted, engine has been running and apparently sounds very sweet - fired up on the first press of the button!
Colin.