Sump gasket

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MickoE30
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Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:45 am

Hi,

I am in the middle of replacing my sump gasket and have bought a genuine BMW cork gasket.

I note some conflicting opinions online about using sealant as well as the new gasket to get a good seal.

Any thoughts on weather to go with just the gasket or gasket + sealer?

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MickoE30
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Mon Jul 01, 2019 12:01 pm

Just found this:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=171948&p=1894714&hi ... e#p1894714

Think that has answered question...
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Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:37 am

MickoE30 wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 01, 2019 12:01 pm
 Just found this:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=171948&p=1894714&hi ... e#p1894714

Think that has answered question...
Correct, as a rule of thumb cork gaskets go in dry. If you must, you may use some silicon grease or standard grease lightly just to be sure the seal is absolutely tight.

In terms of silicon/loctite/sealer is not required on M20 engines.

The M40 engines, Bentley manual shows that some sealant is required with the gasket.
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