SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk1 > Power unit | 4-cyl. injection engine. (1.6ltrs., 2 valves) | Engine lubrication

Fitting

Note

t	Note the use-by date of the sealant.

t	Sump and sump cover must be installed within 5 minutes of applying silicone sealing compound.

t	To make fitting the sump easier, M6 threaded studs can be placed in 2 points on the cylinder block flange.

–	Cut off tube nozzle at forward marking (nozzle diameter: approx. 3 mm).

–	Apply silicone sealing compound, as shown, to the clean sump sealing surface. The sealing compound bead should be:

t	2 … 3 mm thick

t	and run on inside of bolt holes -arrows-.

Note

The sealing compound bead must not be thicker, otherwise excessive sealing compound could enter the sump and block the oil suction pipe strainer.

–	Install sump immediately and lightly tighten all the sump bolts.

–	Tighten the bolts on the sump.

Tightening torque:: 10 Nm + (90°).

–	Tighten the sump securing bolts to the gearbox

Tightening torque: 45 Nm.

–	Apply silicone sealing compound, as shown in the figure, to clean sump sealing surface. The sealing compound bead should be:

t	2 … 3 mm thick

t	and run on inside of bolt holes -arrows-.

Note

The sealing compound bead must not be thicker, otherwise excessive sealing compound could enter the sump and block the oil suction pipe strainer.

–	Install sump cover immediately and tighten all sump bolts lightly.

–	Tighten the bolts on the sump cover.

Tightening torque: 15 Nm.

–	Fit the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold.

Tightening torque: 40 Nm.

Note

After installing sump cover, the sealant must be allowed to dry for approx. 30 minutes. After this time has passed, the sump may be filled.

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