P38A Sump Gasket.

swac · Jan 4, 2021

Gentlemen,
I seek advice again please. I would like to change the sump gasket on my Thor engined 2002 P38A. I checked the workshop manual and it says to jack up the body to increase the clearance between the front axle and the engine so you can manouvre the sump over the axle, but other resources say don't jack the vehicle under the body.
Is there any reason why I can't put the air suspension on it's highest setting and just either open the boot or disconnect the battery?
I'd like to know how some of you have done it please.

Regards,

Simon

kermit_rr · Jan 4, 2021

i think i managed with the suspension right up, just, but you can't rely on it, make sure you've got axle stands in place in case something gives way

Henry_b · Jan 4, 2021

Jack off under the chassis, make sure the EAS is on extended.

Quite a simple job..

swac · Jan 4, 2021

Henry_b said:
Jack off under the chassis, make sure the EAS is on extended.

Quite a simple job..

Thanks Henry, should I have enough room if I put EAS on extended and just put jack stands under the chassis then?

Henry_b · Jan 4, 2021

swac said:
Thanks Henry, should I have enough room if I put EAS on extended and just put jack stands under the chassis then?

You should be fine, but there is nothing better than having loads of space!

Also to help with refitting the sump I hold the gasket it in place with some small zipties to stop the gasket moving.

After a few bolts are in, cut the ties and refit the rest of the bolts.

tomcat59alan · Jan 4, 2021

Henry_b said:
Jack off under the chassis, make sure the EAS is on extended.

Quite a simple job..

What if someone see's him jacking off under the car 'Enery. And it's too cold for that anyway .

kermit_rr · Jan 4, 2021

tomcat59alan said:
What if someone see's him jacking off under the car 'Enery. And it's too cold for that anyway .

didn't like to say owt

Henry_b · Jan 4, 2021

tomcat59alan said:
What if someone see's him jacking off under the car 'Enery. And it's too cold for that anyway .

Would be difficult with the cold weather, hard to get 1/2 of meat out the 8in wrapper when its -2 out

Mark Piercy · Jan 4, 2021

tomcat59alan said:
What if someone see's him jacking off under the car 'Enery. And it's too cold for that anyway .

Then we'll have pics to prove it..

brianp38dse · Jan 4, 2021

I like that idea with the zip ties

oakey · Jan 4, 2021

Need space to untie his zip tho

Rubberknees · Jan 4, 2021

kermit_rr said:
didn't like to say owt

Wanted to but looks like best reply already given

brianp38dse · Jan 4, 2021

oakey said:
Need space to untie his zip tho

I would think once you have a load of bolts holding the sump up with a few mm gap just cut tie and pull out.

Henry_b · Jan 4, 2021

brianp38dse said:
I would think once you have a load of bolts holding the sump up with a few mm gap just cut tie and pull out.

yes!

oakey · Jan 4, 2021

Always assuming you remember to pull out in time?
Rubber gloves are handy

Henry_b · Jan 4, 2021

oakey said:
Always assuming you remember to pull out in time?
Rubber gloves are handy

Real men don't pull out

oakey · Jan 4, 2021

except when they are told to

tomcat59alan · Jan 5, 2021

This thread has gone down the normal route of degeneracy, Who started it should be ashamed

kermit_rr · Jan 5, 2021

Oh dear

tomcat59alan · Jan 5, 2021

Spray Hylomar or spray adhesive always worked for me.

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