Seabea23 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Any good tips for splitting the sump from the block? All the bolts are out but it won't budge I am worried about breaking something if I get over zealous. The plan was for a simple foam check/removal but it is turning into a bit of a saga. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 13, 2017 Member Share Posted May 13, 2017 You've removed both of the bolts running forward from the bellhousing?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabea23 Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Yes the two horizontal bolts are out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 13, 2017 Member Share Posted May 13, 2017 Persuasion with a soft-faced mallet?JonathanPS: Advice from Alcester Racing 7s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabea23 Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Thanks for you thoughts Jonathan, I have tried the wooden mallet method will have another session after coffee.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 If you are sure you've got all the bolts out, there's nothing else that holds it unless it has stuck to the gasket. If you are having to tap it with a mallet to free it i) Might be worth popping a couple of the bolts back in just a couple of threads to stop it falling to the floor when it does come free and ii) looks carefully at the gasket once you get it off. If bits of the rubber coating have stuck to the sump or block they will need cleaning off and you will want a new gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabea23 Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Hi revillaI have got a couple of bolts in to catch it if it frees up. I think you are correct that the sump has bonded to the gasket. I only got the car in October (2000 K) the service record states the foam was changed five years ago.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Are you sure all the bolts are out ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue C7 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I think there are 16 bolts in the sump inc 2 through bell housing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabea23 Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Hi GentsThanks for all you help, Yes Mr Stupid missed a couple of the less obvious bolts. As you suggest Blue C7 16 bolts in total, once all the bolts were out it popped off easily. Planning to do the foam tomorrow.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Is that bin it or replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabea23 Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Replace but I am aware of the dialogue for binning it. Still not convinced it's not there for good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1 se7en Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Quite a few owners have suffered engine failures/oil pressure problems due to the foam breaking up and clogging the oil pickup.No owners have suffered engine failure due to binning the foam and carrying out Oily's gasket mod. Your choice, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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