Any one know about sump tanks

nightsky224

Had car serviced with my mechanic Its a 2001 1.1 Clio. We have had it just over a year. Its the 1st service since we have had it.

When I picked it up mechanic said he replaced the washer in the sump plug, he thought that it had been put on too tight at some point causing the damage.

Noticed 2 days later that was leaking oil. Took it back, he found that there was a split in the sump tank. Tried patching it up but it hasn't stopped it totally, still leaking. Said that I need a new one as the split goes right down to the sump plug and thats where its leaking. He is going to giv me a price when he brings the car back later...... anyone know how much I could have to pay......?

Its so fustrating we have spent soooo much money on this car!!!!

catflea

Its a sod, but if the sump has a split then its game over (unless you get it welded!)

To replace a sump is not a difficult job - an hours labour at the absolute most and whatever the parts cost (replacement sump and gasket) shouldn't be too horrific

nightsky224

catflea wrote: »

Its a sod, but if the sump has a split then its game over (unless you get it welded!)

To replace a sump is not a difficult job - an hours labour at the absolute most and whatever the parts cost (replacement sump and gasket) shouldn't be too horrific

I so hope your right! We bought this car of other halfs sister, she had it from new and no problems with it......... then she gave it to us!! lol

catflea

Aaah, so its your fault then!? :rotfl:

Simple easy job. Might as well ask them to change the oil filter at the same time though (unless they did that with the previous works) then you have a full oil and filter change

iolanthe07

It's the sort of thing you could do yourself, though you will have to catch and dispose of the old oil carefully. Your local tip should have a facility for taking old engine oil.

catflea

it is indeed a simple job to do at home, but the OP doesn't strike me as the sort of person who would have the confidence to pick up a spanner and have a go, otherwise I would have mentioned it (Please OP, correct me if I'm wrong )

hartcjhart

catflea wrote: »

it is indeed a simple job to do at home, but the OP doesn't strike me as the sort of person who would have the confidence to pick up a spanner and have a go, otherwise I would have mentioned it (Please OP, correct me if I'm wrong )

only a 'simple' DIY job if you have all the right equipment and somewhere to do it

catflea

Indeed it is, but not everyone has the equiptment, the location or the inclination