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It’s around.Quote:
Originally Posted by specwarop
Essentially unbolt old pan. Lower plastic pan and manoeuvre. Using a hacksaw, cut off the filter spout so you can slide the plastic pan out without lowering the cross member. Remove the spout and ensure the o-ring on end of spout comes out too. Install new filter (now separate from the pan, install pan, install new bolts and gasket. Fill box as per usual.
That’s it in a Cliff notes edition.
You make it sound so easy haha.
With the kit I got 2 gaskets, a green and a black (thicker). Which is better?
Also any tips on applying the gasket goo?
Also, is it that hard removing the cross member, when I was under there it looked like it make it all a lot easier with access ...
I bought my kit with some special gasket that was preferred as it didn’t leak - yes it was thicker and foam style so yes, I’d use the black one. I didn’t apply any gasket goo that I remember as there was a gasket. I don’t recall a need for both.Quote:
Originally Posted by specwarop
Can’t comment on the cross member other than to say there must be a reason people avoid its removal. It’s not too hard without, but you might find two of the torx bolts difficult to access without a stubby right angle torx tool. I have one of those hex fitting things with a short right angle end, with some torx fittings for that. Yes it would be easier without the cross member in the way unquestionably. You’ll be able to tell us why you don’t remove it, when you try lol.
Also some people recommend replacing the Motronics Sleeve ???? - what is this, what does it do and do you have to replace it?
Garry
I asked my auto trans much about why I'd didn't have the drain plug and he said something along the lines of 'you have to take the sump off to change the filter anyway'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombie
I suppose it does make it easier to drain the oil without making a mess...
Filter changes for me are a lot less frequent than oil so I’d take issue with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Disco-tastic
As for the sleeve, yes they leak but not that often
In other words he fitted the wrong one and doesn't want to admit it [bigsmile1]Quote:
Originally Posted by Disco-tastic
Haha maybe.Quote:
Originally Posted by garrycol
To be honest I'll be changing the filter with the oil each time, and he'll probably be doing it so its no real biggy
Don't bother with the hacksaw... just lever the sump horizontally across to the passenger side and there will be a satisfying snap. ..😎
Doing the install today, and well this wasnt expected...
Jacked the car up on the drivers side, undid the filler plug, and 0.5L or more of fluid came out....