hi, ive recently tried to take the sump off my car to get a new one but i cant get it off cause the exhaust, and cant seem to get the old gasket off, cant get the manifold off cause bolts are rounded, any ideas people?
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1.2 8v sump problem
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1.2 8v sump problem
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Re: 1.2 8v sump problem
have you tried mole grips on the bolts? you can buy gasket scrapers if you wanna buy one or you can use a stanley knife blade but you gotta be really careful that you dont dig into the metal
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Re: 1.2 8v sump problem
get a good single hex socket the bolts should come out then if not tap the next size down on ,if you want a new sump i have one nearly new you can have cheap maybe even got a gasket not sure
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Re: 1.2 8v sump problem
how much would you want for it? as i have no money the now due to driving lessons
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Re: 1.2 8v sump problem
£10 to you if you cover the postage its as new still got vauxhall sticker on it
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Re: 1.2 8v sump problem
where you from?
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Re: 1.2 8v sump problem
lincolshire mate ng34 not very heavy item so wont cost a fortune.recantly sent a radio which was heavy to the top of scotland and only cost £6 and that was overnight
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