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stuck sump cover

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by stacy, Nov 25, 2003.

  1. stacy

    stacy Karting

    Nov 2, 2003
    104
    halifax
    #1 stacy, Nov 25, 2003
    I am trying to get the sump and gearbox cover off my 308 to change the shifter shaft seals. Unfortunately they have been stuck on with sealant on both sides of the gasket (if there is a gasket in there). Anybody have any suggestions how to get them off the engine without ruining them?

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

    Nov 1, 2003
    1,460
    Cape Canaveral/Atlanta
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    Walt P
    #2 WaltP, Nov 25, 2003
    Stacy, I've heard that some use wooden wedges like you would get at a home improvement store to ease things apart. Don't know if this will help you or not. BTW, I got the air injection plugs last Friday, thanks.
     
  3. mikey

    mikey Karting

    Nov 8, 2003
    73
    #3 mikey, Nov 25, 2003
    to remove the oil sump cover you need to unconnect the oil dipstick.

    DO NOT USE THE BLOCK OF WOOD METHOD UNTIL IT IS UNHOOKED.
     
  4. stacy

    stacy Karting

    Nov 2, 2003
    104
    halifax
    #4 stacy, Nov 25, 2003
    The disptick tube has been removed. The problem is that the pan is basically glued on. I think they used the black RTV.

    Walt,
    Glad to hear the plugs arrived. Didn't they do a nice job making those up?
     
  5. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

    Nov 1, 2003
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    #5 WaltP, Nov 26, 2003
    Yes they did.
    Walt,
    Glad to hear the plugs arrived. Didn't they do a nice job making those up?[/QUOTE]
     
  6. Ferrari_tech

    Ferrari_tech Formula 3

    Jul 28, 2003
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    UK
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    Malcolm W
    #6 Ferrari_tech, Nov 26, 2003
    Stacy,

    This will not help with your stuck on sump, but I would recommend removing the oil temperature sender unit as this will ease the removal of the sump (when it's loose)

    MW
     
  7. Matt Morgan, "Kermit"

    Matt Morgan, "Kermit" Formula Junior

    Nov 12, 2003
    405
    Ferndale, WA
    #7 Matt Morgan, "Kermit", Nov 26, 2003
    Those can be a real SOB!
    Try carefully warming them slightly with a propane torch, then reach what you can with a razor blade. Usually that will get it started.
    HTH!
    Kermit
     

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