Front sealing block

[Andrew]

Hello to you all. Advice required please. Can someone tell me the correct procedure for replacing the original front sealing block with a new stainless steal one purchases for the club shop. Is it just a case of removing the sump and replacing the block or is it not that simple.

 

thanks for your help in advance 

[Pete Lewis]

thats about it  sump off and remove the old replace with the new  you do need so reseal and refit new  wooden wedges that closely seal the ends of the block to the crankcase 

and being a 4 cyl getting the sump off is a bit  easier than a 6 cyl 

you may need to raise the engine and drop the rack as you have to fiddle the sump past the oil pump

Pete

[johny]

The bridge piece also seals against the front engine plate which has a big gasket which you should try at all costs not to damage as you remove the old bridge piece. You might get away with it if the gasket isnt stuck and then reseal using a compound while doing up the front fixing bolt/s first before tightening up the two that attach the bridge to the block. Unfortunately its quite common to end up with leaks in this area.....

[Andrew]

Thank you both. That is my job for  the Easter weekend. 

[johny]

Good luck and let us know how you get on. As I say you might be able to get a fine blade between the bridge piece and the front engine plate gasket to separate them or of course remove the timing cover and front plate to replace the gasket complete...

[68vitesse]

Not saying I've done it, don't forget to take the dipstick out when removing the sump with engine in the car.

Endless frustration untill you do.

Regards

Paul.

[Pete Lewis]

there must be some Tee shirts for the Dipstick collision syndrome  

and no i didnt say some dipstick   Ha !!!

Pete