Pluribus

Active Member

• Feb 12, 2020

• #1

Hi everyone

I don't have the tools (or space) to remove the undertray, so I can't do this myself...

Roughly how much should I be paying to replace the inlet manifold gasket, and the gasket on the pre-cat at the front of the exhaust? I've already got the parts, and I wanted to do it myself, but I can't get the undertray bolts off, even after liberal soaking in wd40.

Or is there anyone in the Tunbridge Wells/Sevenoaks/Maidstone area who want to help me do it for a crate of beer or a couple of bottles of spirits?

Cheers

Ian

 

GrumpyGel

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2020

• #2

The undertray requires 2 sizes of spanner, or preferably socket, to remove.

It is a PITA to remove for most - others enjoy the punishment.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2020

• #3

GrumpyGel said:

It is a PITA to remove for most - others enjoy the punishment.

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It comes off is 10 minutes, as long as the bolts have been lubricated when last fitted.

 

GrumpyGel

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2020

• #4

Nodge68 said:

It comes off is 10 minutes, as long as the bolts have been lubricated when last fitted.

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Granted, the ** thing is a lot easier to get off than back on.

 

GrumpyGel

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• Feb 12, 2020

• #5

Nodge68 said:

It comes off is 10 minutes, as long as the bolts have been lubricated when last fitted.

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Not sure why it would need lubricating, they seem to need dropping more frequently than a hooker's drawers.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2020

• #6

GrumpyGel said:

Granted, the ** thing is a lot easier to get off than back on.

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I really don't have a problem with them. The front chassis brace on a BMW convertible is much more trouble to remove and replace than the sump guard on the FL1.