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Thu 17 Nov 2011 21:51

Vaxhall vectra 20T SRI Z 20NET engine - Sump pan changing - Victor meldrew

Hi All I am new to this site and i wonder if anyone can help me

I have cracked the sump of my sons car realy silly misstake i know

i do all the mecanical work for him, i need to change the aloy sump

i have had it welded but it has not worked, does anyone know if i can

change the sump in situ and if so what sort of a job is it and what it entails

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Thu 17 Nov 2011 22:47

Vaxhall vectra 20T SRI Z 20NET engine - Sump pan changing - Peter.N.

If you can see all the bolts and there is nothing obstructing it you can drop it straight off but you can't slide it sideways it has to come off straight downwards.

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Thu 17 Nov 2011 22:59

Vaxhall vectra 20T SRI Z 20NET engine - Sump pan changing - Victor meldrew

MMMMMMMM i will have to have a good look so there is no chance of giving it a little wiggle there is a large pipe runs down one side i thing it is an air pipe i will see if i can remove it or move aside

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Fri 18 Nov 2011 06:17

Vaxhall vectra 20T SRI Z 20NET engine - Sump pan changing - dadbif

External pipe work is not the problem, the oil pickup pipe goes to the lowest point of the sump, hence the previous post about dropping it straight down, you may have to lift the engine to gain sufficient clearance, and, make sure no dirt gets inside when doing the job.

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Fri 18 Nov 2011 09:12

Vaxhall vectra 20T SRI Z 20NET engine - Sump pan changing - Victor meldrew

Thanks bud i will get the car up on the ramps and have a good look

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