dave
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 10:29 PM |
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Bugger
Just been informed that you cant refit the sump on a mx5 engine with it connected to the gearbox it has to be separated. Not much good if the engine
and box are fitted in the car.
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NigeEss
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 10:41 PM |
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Seems a bit odd but..............
Doh ! 
[Edited on 9/6/10 by NigeEss]
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mad4x4
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 06:18 AM |
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The Zetec Engine is the same . The sump tucks into behind the fly wheel /shit plate so you should really remove the Gear box and remove the fly wheel
to re-fit - PITA.
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 06:33 AM |
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Same for the Xflow - although you can just about get away with separating the engine and gearbox by an inch or so.
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dhutch
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 10:34 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mad4x4
The Zetec Engine is the same . The sump tucks into behind the fly wheel /shit plate so you should really remove the Gear box and remove
the fly wheel to re-fit - PITA.
When you say 'should really' does that correctly imply that the sump can infact be removed without taking the flywheel/gearbox off?
Certainly the cvh goes on and of with easy which has been useful in the past.
Daniel
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JimM
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 11:51 AM |
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Looks like your have same luck as i am ... one step forward and two steps back. When do you think you will be back on the road .... Is the Gairloch
blat in doubt?
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mad4x4
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 11:53 AM |
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On the zetec the sump catches on the poo plate (what is the technical Name)
and complete **** to remove. Then spent 2 Hours (with oil dripping on me) once I got it out trying to refit. Was sooooo tempeted to just whip out
the engine but couldn't be bothered.
Next time i'll remove the engine..
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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