Cleaning Sump

[dave1607]

It's service time again and I've noticed a few drops of oil on the sump bolts so thought it might be worth removing the sump, giving it a clean and resealing it while I'm under there.

Has anyone got any pointers on this, what would you recomend using to clean the sump out, brake cleaner, degreaser or just wiping it out and not using any solvents?

Is there anything else that I should do while I have the sump off, maybe clean the oil strainer and change the O ring on the oil pickup, is that worth doing?

Also, is there enough room to get the sump out on a standrd height 90 or will I need to jack the chassis up to give enough clearance.

Thanks

Dave

[steve200TDi]

Hi,

I think sump removal without the need for jacking the vehicle should be ok, although being a 300TDi, the sump is further over the front axle so maybe the removal of the front prop may help.

As for cleaning it, a load of rag/kitchen roll to removel the oil and then some sort of solvent to clean it as well as cleaning the gasket surface.

As for the oil strainer I'll let someone answer that one!

Steve

[UdderlyOffroad]

Some pictures of sump cleaning here - including access on a 200 Tdi. Not directly applicable but might be useful for someone else.

[Team Idris]

I'd maybe wipe it out. In a way the sticky black stuff helps trap other bits of carbon. Spotlessly clean is a bit too clean unless the whole engine is rebuilt

[cackshifter]

A bit of paraffin/diesel might help loosen the muck. I'd try to do it quickly and not in a windy place as you really don't want gritty bits sticking to the crank etc. It's a bit awkward, but possible to get it out without jacking.