Morris Minor Owners Club

Hello,
First post here, although you've all been an invaluable source of information, thank you.

Please can someone tell me how much I should chop back rubber sump end seals, I know it needs to be less than cork but not sure how much and can't find any measurements on here.

Also, am I right in thinking blue hylomar is the sealant of choice (if any)?

Thanks in advance.

Tom

I have only ever used the cork seals - don't see the need to go for rubber? I would leave them 1/8" proud at each side....... And why use any sealant? BMC didn't when they built the engine.......

manual recomends grease for cork half moon seals
rubber ones nothing

Tom,
Flush or no more than 0.5mm as there is a metal wire in those seals which needs filing back. I used high temperature silicon sealant but have had a recent case where the person concerned used Hylomar with apparent sucess.
Regards
Declan

Cork works fine if done correctly! This is a simple fixed seal around a semi-circle, I don't understand how it is made out to be so difficult !!

bmcecosse wrote:Cork works fine if done correctly! This is a simple fixed seal around a semi-circle, I don't understand how it is made out to be so difficult !!

Maybe in the past-it's probably even repro-cork nowadays!
Regards
Declan

I did one just last week with cork (never had any problems and I've done a few over the years). I always soak the cork in water first so it swells up, then trim so it stands 1/8 to 1/4" proud either side. Then coat in grease, apply to sump and evenly tighten the bolts to 18 lb/ft (or just nipped up hand tight). I've no problem with people choosing the rubber option but not seen the need myself.....