3.9l sump gasket...

santoitaliano · 29-01-2006, 03:51 PM

hey all..

whats involved in changing the sump gasket on an EA?

does the motor need to come out or whhat?

any info appreciated...

snypereb · 29-01-2006, 03:56 PM

Dont think you have to take it out think you just have to dump the oil is this what they call a rear main seal?

EFFalcon · 29-01-2006, 03:57 PM

engine out or drop the kframe somewhat.
i chose the drop the kframe option but you'll still need an engine crane or similar to hold the engine in place.

edfairmint · 29-01-2006, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snypereb

Dont think you have to take it out think you just have to dump the oil is this what they call a rear main seal?

rear main seal is like the seal around the crankshaft pole comin out back of motor, like what the flywheel is on, if you wanna change that you take gearbox off and stuff

-jjM- · 29-01-2006, 04:34 PM

gota lift it out mate unfortunetly, that or like john said drop the k, just lift the engine up till u see all the bolts and able to unscrew em

but probly easier to have it out, the thought of having an engine hovering over u is a lil :P

santoitaliano · 30-01-2006, 01:55 AM

:S scary ИИИИ.. its leaking badly too... :S

[chubbz] · 30-01-2006, 12:54 PM

hey santo i saw ur car in the city near rmit on tusday when i went to enroll its a very nice car in person mate

santoitaliano · 31-01-2006, 02:24 AM

lol you would have seen it there coz i was enrolling to... it is very dirty lately been too busy to wash...

[chubbz] · 31-01-2006, 11:12 AM

it looks good what course you doing

efgiar · 31-01-2006, 11:48 AM

santa, unbolt 1 engine mount, and grab a bit of rope, tie it to the side of the motor that u unbolted and tie it to a pole, making the motor lean across as far as u can, should give u enough room to get it, otherwise take both out and lift the motor a little not too hard :P