mytrplseven

My dealership shop said that they use loctite 574 (orange) in lieu of regular gaskets as an approved seal when reinstalling the sump pan. I have a leak around the area of the crank and he believes it may be the rear sump seal since it continues to drip oil quite a while after the engine is shut down. I hope he's right vs a full blown teardown of the drive train for a rear crank seal replacment. My issue right now is if the loctite 574, which is recommended for joining engine case halves is an accepted procedure? Please reply to:

Ralph
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M758

Don't do it. You will have a mess cleaning it up. Just do it right.

whalebird

Find the source of the leak before you make any presumptions. A second opinion from a qualified independent shop may save you big.

Mike C.

I find that hard to believe. The gasket for the sump is quite thick and even has metal inserts to prevent over-tightening. It also has the semi-circle ends molded in as part of the gasket. 574 is used where two very flat machined surfaces mate (like the main bearing girdle, balance shaft covers, etc.). I think it's asking for trouble...

whalebird

It won't work. Period.

mytrplseven

Thanks, friends. It's not the first time a dealer's shop has steered me in the wrong direction.