Removal & Installation of Oil Sump

One of the most important fluids in an engine. It lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine. The oil change cycle for an engine is a function of driving conditions and should be changed as scheduled by the manufacturer of the vehicle. It is important to monitor oil properties to gauge the necessity of a decrease in the oil change interval.

Removal of Oil Sump. Drain out the engine oil. Unscrew bolts of clutch housing cover and take it off. Unscrew oil sump bolts, remove sump and gasket. If gasket fails to come off easily, detach it with a screwdriver or knife.

Engine Oil Drain

Oil Sump Bolt

Installation of Oil Sump. Before installing the oil sump, make sure that there are no foreign articles inside the engine. Coat the lower portion of the cylinder liberally with oil and lubricate the piston, pins, main and big end bearings on the outside.

Sump Removed Engine

Put the gasket on the joint between the cylinder block and the oil sump. Blow the sump with compressed air and install it on the cylinder block. Screw in the bolts washers by hand and tighten them with a socket wrench.

 

Installation of Oil Sump