308 engine sump Help!

[orangeLP400]

There is a slight weaping from the engine sump on my 308GTSi so i bought a new gasket and undid the many bolts around the alloy sump. Thought it would be a quick and easy job BUT the sump has dropped down to the bottom of the studs ( gap over 1 cm) but then it seems to be jammed. It's loose and can be easily pushed up and down but seems to jam when i try gently pry it loose...not sure if its just caught on the studs or there is something more ominous stopping it from coming off and i dont want to force it or damage the alloy facing. Has anybody else had this problem? thanks S

[AndrewW-G]

The oil sump has baffles attached to it on the inside . . . . . you'll have to gently wiggle and push them out of the way to get it off . . . . whilst being VERY careful not to bugger up the oil return feed whilst you at it.

I think I may have a spare one here, if I can find it I'll take a pic

[orangeLP400]

AndrewW-G said:

The oil sump has baffles attached to it on the inside . . . . . you'll have to gently wiggle and push them out of the way to get it off . . . . whilst being VERY careful not to bugger up the oil return feed whilst you at it.

I think I may have a spare one here, if I can find it I'll take a pic

Thanks for that....you have me worried! yea, pic would be great ( got the parts manual but difficult to see clearly) and thanks for the response, appreciated. S

[AndrewW-G]

orangeLP400 said:

AndrewW-G said:

The oil sump has baffles attached to it on the inside . . . . . you'll have to gently wiggle and push them out of the way to get it off . . . . whilst being VERY careful not to bugger up the oil return feed whilst you at it.

I think I may have a spare one here, if I can find it I'll take a pic

Thanks for that....you have me worried! yea, pic would be great ( got the parts manual but difficult to see clearly) and thanks for the response, appreciated. S

Dont be worried, the baffles are just sheet metal plates, IIRC all you have to do is gently lever them a bit to get the whole lot to drop off

[Steve w]

IIRC you have to remove the dipstick tube.And watch out for the detent springs flying all over the place.

[orangeLP400]

Thanks for help all, and as an update i did manage to get it out by removing the dip stick and the oil temp sender unit....the sump casting is a work of art and after a good wash its come out like new.....all looks very healthy so i am pleased.