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Author Topic: ***HOW-TO INSIDE*** Replacing oil pick up pipe - Intermittent low oil pressure  (Read 32961 times)

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Genius test your DIY skills on a members car first. :evilgrin:

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I was witness to a bit of big chin scratching and a tad of swearing but I motored home to SW London in half the time it took me to get to Hemel and oil level is still good today! Thanks Jamie for your test bed and advise by text. Think Alex should get a mention too!

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Alex did f-all... including not answering the bloody phone.  :signLOL:

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I think before I do mine im gonna make some M7x1mm 6" studs to help align the sum when refitting. Although having seen the cleanness of Pauls, I am in 2 minds whether to do mine.

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I think before I do mine im gonna make some M7x1mm 6" studs to help align the sum when refitting. Although having seen the cleanness of Pauls, I am in 2 minds whether to do mine.
I spent about 10 mins on my back with the cleaned sump working out the best way to get it back in without disturbing the sealant. My arms were fooked.

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Yeah.. not easy when the turbo return pipe is flapping around, and the front aux water pump gets in the way too.

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@rich83 you done your cam chain yet? Maybe @galaxie500 will let you do his first.  :party:

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Sump - not a major problem..... AND I got home the same day in my own car.
Chain cam. In Hemel Hempstead. I'll pass thanks!
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I think before I do mine im gonna make some M7x1mm 6" studs to help align the sum when refitting. Although having seen the cleanness of Pauls, I am in 2 minds whether to do mine.
I spent about 10 mins on my back with the cleaned sump working out the best way to get it back in without disturbing the sealant. My arms were fooked.

I don't see the difficulty.
Just hold it out the way and lift it on.
Eaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasy.

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I wont text you again then.....

I would have rung you but lisps don't translate down a phone line very well.   :P

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Apologies for adding to old thread, but seemed best place for a little good news re oil pickup pipe?

My 207, 118k mls Ed30 about to go 2+, and probably a keeper for a couple of years yet???

As a company car from new, and on extended intervals service scheme, (what bollox..!.) And with a slightly "sketchy" service history, I decided to get this potentially major issue resolved.

Over past 3 years has ben run on Shell Helix Ulta 5-40W, changed at 5-6k miles, mostly long runs.

Good news!
Sump found clean and bright, oil pickup appeared to be as clean as new; however already had a new pipe (£35!) so replaced anyway - I don't plan on opening this up again!

Hope this report helps someone prioritise their budget, perhaps better spent than mine?