Sick!

[Gogsie78]

Well i just got my car back tonight after being away getting a sump gasket fitted. It all looked ok until i finished tonight and noticed 3 little pools of oil under the car. Put it on a pit at work to inspect and it seems that it is now leaking all the way round the top of the sump more so where it bolts on. It seems that every bolt is leaking oil.

Im gutted. thought that it would be bloody sorted. I'll need to phone the guy again now and have him look again.

 

[.Gem.]

Gutted! Never good when its been away and needs to go back

Hope you get it sorted!

 

[Gogsie78]

Yeah me too

Looks like the gasket has kinked or something as it seems to have no seal at all. The guy will be up early tomorrow! just hope its an easy fix

 

[Gogsie78]

Took it back in today and the guy is going to check the Gasket again. Might have to put some seal on it he says as its pissing oil

 

[bmh.01]

If they don't fit the gasket right and tighten the bolts in the correct order and to the correct torque they'll leak like a sieve. The gasket thats on there now is ruined don't let them just bodge it with instant gasket, i'll go find the tightening sequence so you can give them that incase they haven't got it.

Where did you get it done? Renault?

 

[bmh.01]

Needs to be done as so: http://getflat.co.uk/pics/3286A-51.pdf

 

[Gogsie78]

Cheers mate

It wasn't renault unfortunately, it was a local garage. I have sent the guy the torking guide. Bloody no end of problems with car. Only bought it a week ago and it's been in the garage more than i have been in the car.


List of problems include

Brakes and pads were all knackered
Sump leaking like Niagra falls
Rear shocks knackered
Dog bone mount worn completely
ABS Kicking in when car nearly stops.

The guy managed to cover up the oil leaks brilliantly.

I was expecting just the outlay of a timing belt fitting but this has ruined that idea.