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sump leak

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sump leak

Postby craigs2 » Fri May 07, 2010 1:54 pm

hello all.....could anyone give me any tips on how to remove the two hex bolts at the rear of the sump i have undone the bolts for the steering and moved forward like it says in the haynes manual but still not enough room ....i have tryed a flexi shaft it reaches but its not strong enough to just crack the the hex bolts...any tips would be a great help :D ......before my missus starts moaning about the drips of oil on the drive :roll: ......cheers :D
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Re: sump leak

Postby MrMPuk » Fri May 07, 2010 1:57 pm

Should be 2 allen headed bolts at the back, use a ball ended allen socket to get to them. I've managed to do it without dropping the rack so you should be able to do it with the rack out the way.
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Re: sump leak

Postby craigs2 » Fri May 07, 2010 2:00 pm

thanks ill give it a try and hopfully keep my knuckles...lol cheers mate :D
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