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Xflow Oil Pickup sealant
GaryM - 30/6/21 at 08:05 PM

Ford Crossflow.

What sealant should i use where the oil pickup tube enters the block?

Ta
Gary


steve m - 30/6/21 at 08:15 PM

none, its a press in fit


GaryM - 30/6/21 at 08:23 PM

Mine doesn’t fit that tightly so I need to seal the gap to stop the oil pump sucking air.


snapper - 30/6/21 at 09:06 PM

You can swag the tube for a tighter fit and use locktight


David Jenkins - 30/6/21 at 09:11 PM

I sleeved the join on mine, and soft-soldered it. Had to do some thorough cleaning before I started though.