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4K sump gasket replacement


k3twent

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Its quite possible, but a pain. The crank comes down a long way so the sump doesn't drop clear of the crossmember.  Undo the engine mounts and jack the motor up on one side, I think I used the exhaust manifold to jack on.

The studs Banjo is talking about are the 4 under the cam chain cover on the front. If you do the job replace those with bolts. I took the sump right off as I recall, cleaned it all up and glued the new gasket in place as its easy to muck up sealing the back of it under the car.

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Can be done in the car, but painful. Pulling the sump off, is not something carried out often.  When you do have it off, it's a very good idea to check all the bearings, & also the oil pump & it's strainer.

The cross member is the big obstruction, so best way is to  . . . . "hold the engine up", from above, & remove the cross member altogether.  Been there, done that !

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P.S.  Note I've changed the studs on the alloy timing chain cover for bolts.

Cheers Banjo

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