V8 Sump Removal

[codekiddie]

Am I missing something

As the title says, I simply want to remove the sump from my V8 3500S.

WM says:

Remove sump drain plug - Check
Drain Oil and refit plug - Check
Remove sump - No Check

I see the sixteen bolts that need to be removed, but I am unable to get either a socket or a spanner on the rearmost two. The picture in the WM seems to show much more room than I seem to have I thought I would try and remove the cover on the lower part of the bellhousing, to see if it would give me a bit more room, but I am unable to remove it:- because the sump is in the way :? :? :?

Any help gratefully accepted

I might as well also ask this up front:- once I have all the bolts off, will the sump simply come off, or is there some special manipulation required to get it past any hidden obstructions inside?

 

[codekiddie]

All that was needed was a cup of Coffee :shock:

Came back to it, managed to get the cover over the bottom of the bellhousing off, (bit of a fiddle so I hope I can get it back on), which gave me easy access to the last two bolts and hey presto one sump off.

If in doubt, stop for Coffee :shock:

 

[GRTV8]

If in doubt, stop for Coffee :shock:[/quote]

You are quite right .
Its saved me from many damaged items , not just when working on the P6.
The secret is knowing when to stop and let the fairies do their magic.
Gerald

 

[unstable load]

Sometimes, coffee and a walk around the garden are needed.