sump gasket

[budz]

has anyone changed one of these ? is it an easy job?
how much labour would be required at a garage if i'm too lazy to do it myself

on a 2005 182

thanks

 

[mitch1503]

has anyone changed one of these ? is it an easy job?
how much labour would be required at a garage if i'm too lazy to do it myself

on a 2005 182

thanks

have a search mate its been covered a few times in the past.. can be a ballache by all accounts

 

[Dan519]

it's about 3 hours work, plus the issue of any bolts that can round off (they're E-torx and they're made of cheese)

 

[mitch1503]

it's about 3 hours work, plus the issue of any bolts that can round off (they're E-torx and they're made of cheese)

and if the above happens with the bolts ur fucked unless uv got a welder and can weld

 

[Dan519]

Like so

 

[budz]

well looks like i will be taking to a garage from the info so far ...

cheers guys , looks as though it may be slightly expensive
maybe i need another car !

 

[scib4]

Does the sub frame need to be dropped guys?

 

[DannyR]

If you have an engine crane it's easier to undo the top engine mount and lift it up.

 

[scib4]

If you have an engine crane it's easier to undo the top engine mount and lift it up.

:cheers:

 

[Tony Hunter]

This picture always makes me chuckle, I was running around like a headless chicken when I rounded 2 bolt heads.

Took Danny 10mins when he got here, clever B'stard.

 

[Dan519]

Does the sub frame need to be dropped guys?

If you have an engine crane it's easier to undo the top engine mount and lift it up.

don't need to do either. Just jack the engine up from below and put a piece of wood under the mount to hold it up while you get the sump off

 

[Dan519]

This picture always makes me chuckle, I was running around like a headless chicken when I rounded 2 bolt heads.

Took Danny 10mins when he got here, clever B'stard.

you'd never have known i'd only used that method with the engine out and upside down on a stand would you

 

[Tony Hunter]

you'd never have known i'd only used that method with the engine out and upside down on a stand would you

Works for me.

Anyway, you saved the day, so your welcome to my chocolate bar.