oil sump change

[alockout]

Hi Guys.

Could anyone tell me what size tools do i need when removing oil sump,i have also notice its looks like a ribe tool. but what size also what torque setting.. I am not doing the change myself as i aint a clue, but i have a freind who does know, and as said make sure all the spanners ect are ready. but i i aint got a clue what i need.. many thanks in advance.

[thinfourth2]

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[Willber]

It would help to let us know what car/engine it is?

Otherwise, it is a pretty simple task once the oil is drained. Don't forget you need a new sump gasket too. Torque setting will be in your vehicles Haynes or Bentley manual, if not then search online.

Good luck!

[buggalugs]

The vibrations of the universe are whispering to me that this is an Alfa 146 twinspark sump...

[alockout]

Sorry.
Its a alfa 146 t-spark 2.0 1998. yes that was a bit of a guessing game then.. haha cheers

[groovylee]

if i remember rightly you need ribe bits for the removal of the sump. i recently got a mate of mine to do it, and without the tools it would have been near impossible. not too sure on the sizes, but i know that alfaworkshop in royston sell tools on their website, so might be worth a look to check for sizes. also, the oil pickup can be a right PITA and if it isn't loosened off before trying to pull the sump off you run the risk of snapping it it might be worth trying to have a look on alfa145.com as i believe they have a how to guide on there, along with a load of other useful stuff, like the workshop manuals....

hope it helps mate.

Lee

[.:ian:.]

They are all M7 and M8 Ribe bits, but you need some 150mm long ones for a couple of the trickier bolts. You also need to loosen the oil pickup tube once the sump is loose, before the whole lot will come away.

[alockout]

cheers guys..

This as been a great help !!!.. This site is great. Great bunch of guys.. Thanks for the support to the Air Ambulance, i was at the last event you did for US !!!