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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: bobbe on August 26, 2024, 10:45

Title: New sump - OEM or third party?
Post by: bobbe on August 26, 2024, 10:45
Hello all - question is as in the title. Need to replace the sump (not looking forward to prying off the old one), and OEM ones are getting on for three times the the price of aftermarket. Is there a difference in quality such that going OEM matters?
Title: Re: New sump - OEM or third party?
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2024, 10:51
Laser 5026 Sump/Joint Separator https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004497O7A?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Get one of these- makes the job very simple and easy.

Only reason to go for aftermarket other than a brand new pattern part for less than £60 would be for oil returns or greater capacity for track use.
Title: Re: New sump - OEM or third party?
Post by: bobbe on August 26, 2024, 11:30
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 26, 2024, 10:51Laser 5026 Sump/Joint Separator https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004497O7A?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Get one of these- makes the job very simple and easy.

Only reason to go for aftermarket other than a brand new pattern part for less than £60 would be for oil returns or greater capacity for track use.

Aftermarket sumps are going for about £25-30 on eBay and elsewhere, OEM ones are about £70 in places like MR2-Ben

Will look into that tool, thanks - though I've found a paint scraper and a mallet  does the job on other cars, it's just messy and relatively time consuming
Title: Re: New sump - OEM or third party?
Post by: Gaz mr-s on August 26, 2024, 11:37
Do you already have sump sealant?
Title: Re: New sump - OEM or third party?
Post by: bobbe on August 26, 2024, 11:51
Quote from: Gaz mr-s on August 26, 2024, 11:37Do you already have sump sealant?


Yes
Title: Re: New sump - OEM or third party?
Post by: jvanzyl on August 26, 2024, 11:58
I think the definition of "aftermarket" is slightly different in my head. In my head it means the likes of moroso or hanger111.. it sounds like you mean second hand.. 2nd fine it's just being sure the mating surface is good and some donut hasn't cross threaded the plug..
Title: Re: New sump - OEM or third party?
Post by: bobbe on August 26, 2024, 12:07
Quote from: jvanzyl on August 26, 2024, 11:58I think the definition of "aftermarket" is slightly different in my head. In my head it means the likes of moroso or hanger111.. it sounds like you mean second hand.. 2nd fine it's just being sure the mating surface is good and some donut hasn't cross threaded the plug..

Not second hand - new, just not OEM

e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292519737061 or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174372653027
Title: Re: New sump - OEM or third party?
Post by: Carolyn on August 26, 2024, 12:32
Quote from: bobbe on August 26, 2024, 12:07Not second hand - new, just not OEM

e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292519737061 or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174372653027

MR2 Ben is expensive.  I can't see why an aftermarket one is not good enough. You might want to give one a couple of extra coats of paint.
Title: Re: New sump - OEM or third party?
Post by: furbern on August 26, 2024, 13:57
Eliseparts are doing new genuine 1zz sumps for £50. I bought one, genuine Toyota and used it after someone left a brick in the road which damaged mine. I used Elring Dirko sealant as that was what I had  and it has sealed fine. Use a small bead or you risk it getting into the oil pickup.
Title: Re: New sump - OEM or third party?
Post by: bobbe on August 27, 2024, 19:54
Quote from: Carolyn on August 26, 2024, 12:32MR2 Ben is expensive.  I can't see why an aftermarket one is not good enough. You might want to give one a couple of extra coats of paint.

Ah yes that's a good idea, thanks!
Title: Re: New sump - OEM or third party?
Post by: bobbe on August 27, 2024, 19:55
Quote from: furbern on August 26, 2024, 13:57Eliseparts are doing new genuine 1zz sumps for £50. I bought one, genuine Toyota and used it after someone left a brick in the road which damaged mine. I used Elring Dirko sealant as that was what I had  and it has sealed fine. Use a small bead or you risk it getting into the oil pickup.

Ohh interesting, £50 is a much more reasonable price - thanks!