chunky_nb
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Registered: 19th Jan 07
Location: Bridgend S.Wales
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Originally posted by Graham88
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Originally posted by warren.g
i think its more import, as when it seizes its gonna be alot more work
 And trust me engine changes suck.
I can't see the manifold being the way though. Oil changes take me 20 mins max, I'm sure you can find the time.
yer i kno but u need to take base of sump off dnt u which has the downpipe over it, i think? im nt too brill with cars kno the basics bt thts it, would too much oil make it run rich it looked just over max mark on the dipstick this morning and not much oil lost today. strange car
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gavin18787
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After you have sorted the oil leak take it for a spirited drive and check for any smoke under hard acceleration (piston ring problem) or smoke coming down the revs (stem seal problem)
As these will cause loss of oil as mine was using a simular amount of oil with this problem and wasent actually as smokey as you would imagine 
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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Richardhhha
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Registered: 29th Sep 07
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what engine the car got? My car had similar problems found it to be oil pump gasket at torn on main feel, replaced gasket with metal one and all dandy now
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waters
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Registered: 28th Jan 08
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Hi I'm new to the forum but this may help......just replaced my sump and gasket.......2 bolts holding down pipe to manifold to remove.......then 'squeezed' old sump out whilst 'jiggling' exhaust about......careful not to cover yourself in oil......fit new sump (I paid £20 for sump and £6 for gasket). refit exhaust to manifold......job done......
but I must add, it would of been easier over a pit, I did it on the road and its not very good lying in road under your car in middle of winter and it only took me about half an hour.
hope this helps
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