David Jenkins
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| posted on 11/9/12 at 03:49 PM |
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Replacing the sump gasket on a x-flow, without turn-over...
Trivial question - just trying to be lazy!
I want to replace the sump gaskets and rear crank oil seal on my x-flow. This is not a tough job, but I want to know if anyone has done it when the
engine's hanging on an engine crane rather than turning it over on an engine stand.
In other words, can it be done easily when the block is upright, or should I pull my finger out and mount the block on my engine stand so that it can
be turned over?
Why do I ask? It's just that when you turn the engine over a load of water and oil will fall out, which needs to be caught and properly disposed
of... which is a PITA.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 11/9/12 at 03:58 PM |
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I am no sure I would fancy doing it swinging on a crane but I have done in the car a few times, you just stick the gasket on to the block and
make sure the ends dove tail with the end seals.
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ian locostzx9rc2
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| posted on 11/9/12 at 04:13 PM |
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Not that hard to do but much easier on a ramp!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 11/9/12 at 05:11 PM |
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Sorry - should have given a better description!
The engine is already out of the car - it's currently sitting on a workmate, with the engine crane still attached as a safety backup. If it is
practical to do the sump gaskets with the engine upright, all I'd need to do is hoist the block up to clear the workmate, do the work, and lower
it down again.
I'm trying to keep my life as simple as possible, if not simpler...
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 11/9/12 at 07:05 PM |
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It's possible to do hanging from a crane but it's so much easier on an engine stand. Drain the cooling system from the block drain plug
under the exhaust manifold IIRC and maybe a bung or a plastic bag over the oil filler cap to stop oil leaking. A bag of oil absorbent granules to soak
up any spillage helps
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RoadkillUK
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| posted on 11/9/12 at 09:21 PM |
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We've done it still in the car ... had to separate the gearbox and engine a little but still, it was done.
Crack on 
Roadkill - Lee
www.bradford7.co.uk
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 13/9/12 at 11:11 AM |
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Job done!
The hardest part was separating the sump from the block - had to hack through the old gasket with a stanley knife before it would give way. I
hadn't used sealant on the old gasket either.
Putting the new gaskets on with the block upright was a minor challenge, overcome with the aid of a smear of Hylomar sealant here and there as
'glue'. Oh, and trying to torque up the bolts with the engine swinging on its chains was fun!
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