by Piglet » Mon Nov 27, 2017 1:46 pm
It was a nightmare and I was way out of my depth, but, lots of time, thought & prep and it came good.
Yes, through the sump, there is no way to get that Torx screw with the sump on.
I couldn't have got the Torx without the small bit I had which I think came out of a screwdriver set. My 3/8" drive Torx was too big.
As I remember once I got it moving I used a variety of Allen keys to finish it.
After the event my son bought me a set of Allen key style Torx drives which might have been good. You know, L shaped things.
Putting back I had the advantage of knowing what I had to do and could have a few dry runs.
I moved everything out the way, PS tank, belt tensioner, all pipes & cables were tied back.
Oh and that short coolant pipe onto the back of the housing by the fuel pump was a right slag as well, but I didn't have spring clamp pliers then. I do now.
Think I ended up removing it completely then refitting it after the housing was back on.