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Lacetti sump removal

ndbeattie
ndbeattie Posts: 1 Newbie
in Motoring
Hi.
I need to remove the sump on my 2009 1.6 auto Lacetti. Can I do this with the engine in the car? Any other hints?
Thanks in advance

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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,751 Forumite
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    Yes, but is is easier maybe not. Depends why your taking it off?
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • EdGasket
    EdGasket Posts: 3,503 Forumite
    Have a look underneath and see. There may be an exhaust pipe or sub-frame in the way that has to come off first (or if you are lucky only the sump nuts!) but it should be possible with the engine in the car. Why do you need to remove it?
  • k3lvc
    k3lvc Posts: 4,174 Forumite
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    If you lend it to me for a few mins I'll find some local speed humps and I can probably have it off in no time :rotfl:
  • lovinituk
    lovinituk Posts: 5,711 Forumite
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    Why would a brand new user choose to post a question like this on a money saving forum instead of a dedicated Chevrolet forum?

    Or are my thoughts so Dark that it doesn't Matter?!
  • k3lvc
    k3lvc Posts: 4,174 Forumite
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    lovinituk wrote: »
    Why would a brand new user choose to post a question like this on a money saving forum instead of a dedicated Chevrolet forum?

    Or are my thoughts so Dark that it doesn't Matter?!


    If it is he's gone down in the world :rotfl:
  • lovinituk
    lovinituk Posts: 5,711 Forumite
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    k3lvc wrote: »
    If it is he's gone down in the world :rotfl:
    Oh I don't know - what about the Yaris?!
  • Exemplar
    Exemplar Posts: 1,605 Forumite
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    lovinituk wrote: »
    Why would a brand new user choose to post a question like this on a money saving forum instead of a dedicated Chevrolet forum?

    Or are my thoughts so Dark that it doesn't Matter?!

    Have you seen the UK Chevrolet owners forum? It's about as populated as a Norwich City home match...
    'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.

    I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.
  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
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    lovinituk wrote: »
    Why would a brand new user choose to post a question like this on a money saving forum instead of a dedicated Chevrolet forum?

    Or are my thoughts so Dark that it doesn't Matter?!

    Oh please! Quit with this carp!!
  • s_b
    s_b Posts: 4,464 Forumite
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    to ndbeattie
    if he does come back
    look under the sump see if gearbox is covering some of the fastening bolts
    indeed see if manifold and exhaust needs removing
    consider no gasket on these only sealant used so it may put up a fight
    if it has a small corrosion hole in sump? consider a localised repair with an emetal mastic, once oil drained ,area cleaned and repair left for 24 hours
  • lovinituk
    lovinituk Posts: 5,711 Forumite
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    arcon5 wrote: »
    Oh please! Quit with this carp!!
    Why?

    ..........
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