Sump removal

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  1. ninja

    ninja Active Member

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    Hi. Has anyone taken the sump off a 08+?

    Mine is leaking I think, so I need to get it off to reseal.

    Just wondered if anyone had done it and if so how much of a bastard job is it?

    Thanks.
     
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  2. phantom

    phantom Active Member

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    never done it but it looks like a very easy job to do
     
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    thezipsteruk Elite Member

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    only if he can get past the dreaded well nuts of course lol
     
  4. ninja

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    I think the downpipes have to come off.

    Bugger.
     
  5. phantom

    phantom Active Member

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    As far as I knew you can get the sump off without dropping the headers.
    Near sure I have heard someone doing it that way.
     
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  6. ninja

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    Turns out it was the outer bolt of the oil pressure switch.
    I sealed it up and it seems to have cured it. :D
     
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    saves you a load of work then
     
  8. ninja

    ninja Active Member

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    Yes it does. Wasn't looking forward to doing that.

    My faith is restored.....what with it being such I minor thing.
     

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