Oil Leak From Sump Seal

[MattyP]

Hi

I just backed off the drive today to discover a couple of drops of oil on the ground , on closer inspection it looks like there is small amounts of oil leaking from around the top edge of the sump, am i right to think this is the sump gasket?? if so could anyone help me out as to were to start in regards to removing (is it simple to do self) and how much of a problem is it guna give me

thanks alot!!

[Talisker]

I'm pretty sure the sump doesn't have a gasket in the conventional sense of a gasket. It is sealed using some sort of jointing compound.

Anyway not too much of a job, just a bit messy i think. Have a look here this may help, Awesome guide and font of all knowledge

[MattyP]

Thanks for the info i had a look and i think your right it looks like the sump is sealed using some sort of sealer!! as for the guide i bought this a while back on eBay and cant seem to find the sump removal bit on it any were?! any ideas as to were bouts to look??

thanks

[Steviewevie]

There's a bit including removing the sump here.

[MattyP]

There's a bit including removing the sump here.

brilliant thanks alot will have ago at doing this just got to find the right jollop to seal it back again!!

[Steviewevie]

In this section it gives the instructions for reinstallation, including the part number for the sealant, i.e. 08826-00080. If I was you I would check Toyota/Lexus for a price on that.

[MattyP]

Right guys i now feel very stupid!! i took her to the garage this morning only to find out 15 mins later that it was the oil filter! It had just worked its self loose and just needed tightening up! so panick over and i can get back to drivin with pride!! thanks for all your helps lads!

[Steviewevie]

Glad it was something simple. Certainly a lot easier tightening the filter than removing the sump ! :D