Simon,
There's no chance that you'll snap the pulley but use a small block of wood
the protect the V. It's actually better if you can use the bottom of the
timing cover but again use a block if you use a hydraulic jack as the
footprint is a bit small on them - just to spread the load a bit.
terry
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Thanks for that Terry,
it is a 510, i wasn't sure if the pulley was the best place to go,pretty
important part to snap off!!!
i'll give it a go this weekend
Simon
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>Simon,
>
>I take it's in a 1600. You may have to undo both engine mounts, exhaust
>mani or
>flange and top radiator hose and maybe the fuel lines to lift the engine
>slightly to get the sump off.
>
>remove stone guard
>undo all sump bolts and let it drop onto the xmember
>undo oil pickup bolts and let the pickup drop into the sump but remove the
>gasket
>try to slide sump out thru the passenger side.
>if it don't want to play, then undo the mounts, flange and top hose,
>disconnect
>the throttle bar and jack the engine very carefully from under the front
>pulley. A couple of 1" or so blocks placed under the engine mounts allows
>you
>to get the jack out of the front and give you max clearance to get the pan
>out.
>
>If you wish to use a sealant make sure you use a "sensor safe" breed like
>Permatex Blue RTV.
>
>good luck
>
>Terry
>
>
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>Hi all,
>quick question from a SOB,
>What is the best way to replace the sump gasket on a z18et.
>do i need to pull the engine or do i just drop it from below
>i,ve got no idea what the best way is??
>simon
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