can the sump take weight of engine

[chrisdurham]

hi guys, with the engine out the car - is the sump pan strong enought to take the weight of the engine? or will it just crumple?

[db418BHP]

It will to a degree but be careful. Its ok to use a block of wood to spread the weight and support enough for replacing engine mounts for example but no further than that.

Oh i fired in there far too quick...
Yes the sump will be fine to 'sit' on. Just dont drop it or add more weight be standing on it

[chrisdurham]

lol, at the moment i have the engine sitting on strategically placed pieces of wood to avoid actually putting weight on the sump itself - till i established if its strong enough! lol

[db418BHP]

chrisdurham said:

lol, at the moment i have the engine sitting on strategically placed pieces of wood to avoid actually putting weight on the sump itself - till i established if its strong enough! lol

better still