yes i removed them

still not looked at it since the moto gp break :(

You have removed the two hidden bolts from the sump aint you?
Up by the gearbox

still not got the dammed thing off and i,m really hitting it with a rubber mallet

looks like its going to be a screwdriver special now

after moto gp break :D

I ended up knocking a screwdriver in carefully on the XE. A bit of a pain to get undone that!

needs a LOT of PERSUASION usually:lol:

'loosened the 3 gearbox bolts and sump bolts'

undo the gearbox bolts

just remove all the bolts saying that

You have to "persuade" it off.

The gasket and a lot of silicone sealent keeps it stuck on well.

hi all i started striping down the car engine today and i hit my first stumbling block I CANNOT get the dammed sump off.


i have undone all the bolts that hold it on at the sump and the 3 on the side of the gearbox housing what else is there.

I also relised how much fun working under a lower car is again, had to park it half up a kerb then jack it up on the side that was up the kerb just so i could get under the dammed thing :mad: space was limited


Do i just need to wack it hard untill i break the gasket seal or are the other parts i need to undo that i have missed.

I should add that i,m doing this with out a hynes manual so i,m just looking about before i unbolt :!

So far i have removed the exhaust from the downpipe to the middle section

Drained the oil

Broke the torque, loosened the 3 gearbox bolts and sump bolts,

Gave the sump a few good wacks with a rubber mallet
removed all the bolts

Hit the sump some more Nothing !!!!

Tryed hitting a corner of the corner of it from above in the hope of hitting it loose still nothing is there another bolt of something i have missed or is it just welded on.

All advice welcome

Tomorrow im off to get wheel ramps and axle stands :thumbs:
Knowing my luck tho it wond fit up the ramps :(



[Edited on 13-05-2007 by Acid]