gasket change

[studaman21]

ok peeps just a quickie
for all peeps who have a 421 manifold
can i get away with changing the sump gasket without taking off the manifold

[Adam]

I doubt it tbh.
It would be a tight job,Lol, if you leave it on.

[studaman21]

i've measured a good 2" gap but how far does the pick up pipe protrude

[Adam]

Futher than 2"

[studaman21]

really
even on the side that slopes down

[Adam]

When i removed mine, im pretty sure it was more than 2", and the sump needed a lot of hammering to remove it(difficult with the manifold on)

[studaman21]

thanks for your advice mate
any sugestions how to get the manifold bots out if i have to

[stv-b16a]

take the grill of and use an extension bar and a universal knuckle.

and prob a lot of swearing.

thats how i did mine. oh and give it all a good soak with wd40 about an hour before you attempt it.

[stv-b16a]

oh **** yea ihad no rad fitted at the time. not sure if this will make any difference

[Adam]

A 13mm ratchet spanner is handy for exhaust studs too.

[studaman21]

i bought a massive torque wrench in the end. new sump on. job done

[stv-b16a]

did you have to take the manifold off then?

[studaman21]

i found out it is possible to do it but with limited space but i chose to take the manifold off so i could cake the gasket in jointing compound lol

[stv-b16a]

nice one.