[AR4me]

My goal was really to have the sump back on, the engine all buttoned up, ready for testing fitting in the engine bay during this week for "fine" tuning of the firewall. However, one issue made me reconsider: The cig/pipe seals

This is essentially what I posted in the 164 section regarding the cig seals:

1. "replace" them or leave them?
2. How to do them if they should be done?
3. Cig seals or sealant?

To assist you in providing some guidance I have taken a few pics of the sump + gasket in the area of the cig seals as it came apart, as well as a pic of the current cig seals in the block/rear main bearing cap. As a final piece of information: I do not believe they were leaking prior to pulling the engine.

I really want to "replace" them as I want a leak free engine (long-term) and have access now. However, for that to make sense I need a fool proof recipe. Can you guys help? Alternatively, I was thinking of applying some sealant around the crevesses, put the new sump gasket and sump on, fill engine oil on, leave it tilted backwards, so that the oil is above the inside of the rear main bearing cap. If it seeps out, well, the cig seals need to be done. If it doesn't, then perhaps it is worth the chance...???

Any advice?

Jes