Sump gasket options

[Angus]

One of those niggly things I've been meaning to look at for ages, brought to the fore again during a recent oil change.

Weeping sump gasket - appears to be that anyway. I get mucky oil from the gasket area at the rear corner of the sump nearest the crank pulley. Having cleaned and re-observed, it does appear to be the sump gasket.

Honda want about £50 for one of theirs.

This guy on fleabay wants 12 quid, with free postage, for an Elring nitrile one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Pan-Sump- ... 862wt_1199

Are Elring OK? Would people be unhappy buying that one for any reason? Or, indeed, can anyone recommend anyplace else that doesn't charge the prices of OEM Honda (who probably have them on back order til July anyway)?

Ta.

[Angus]

Do I get a prize for getting no replies?

Sod it - I'm just going to go for the eBay one.

[judderod]

I don't think much to the Honda one anyway. Been through 2 new ones over the years and they both seeped a little. The torque settings on the nuts are supposed to be pretty low - hence they're locknuts. You'll probably be better off with the nitrile one. Let us know if it's any good.

[FrontBackSide2Side]

i would say the cheap one is definitely worth a try, its easy enough to change if its no good unlike head gaskets etc where i would advise to go oem.

[craig_jdm]

Iv always used instant gasket on sumps never had any leaks

[judderod]

Iv always used instant gasket on sumps never had any leaks

Out of interest did you just use instant gasket? Or did you use it with the sump gasket?

[Angus]

Arrr ... did a Buy It Now on the eBay one, and got a message from the seller saying it wasn't actually in stock and they can't source it anymore.

Why do they put things on eBay if they don't bl**dy have any?