whats a sump seal
03-29-2010, 10:03 PM
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whats a sump seal
i am currently replacing my rear main seal and i read something about a sump seal what is it and should i replace it?
03-29-2010, 11:32 PM
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The oil pan, in various manuals and by various mechanics, is often referred to as a "sump" or "oil sump" - or even "sump tray."
Therefore, the "sump seal" would be the oil pan gasket - I usually call it the "oil sump gasket" or "sump pan gasket."
It's sort of like the difference between a "wrist pin" and a "gudgeon pin" - they're the exact same part, but it's a "wrist pin" on this side of the Atlantic, and a "gudgeon pin" in British English.
Therefore, the "sump seal" would be the oil pan gasket - I usually call it the "oil sump gasket" or "sump pan gasket."
It's sort of like the difference between a "wrist pin" and a "gudgeon pin" - they're the exact same part, but it's a "wrist pin" on this side of the Atlantic, and a "gudgeon pin" in British English.
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