oil and filter change and a big can of worms

[alex76]

hey folks I am planning on giving my 1.9 td a oil and filter change tomorrow but I have noticed the sump is leaking so gasket change is also on the cards I have also noticed a pump is in the way of removing the sump which makes me think changing the drive belt too as its fairly old if it means slacking the belt. so any thoughts tips advise will be appreciated


                                                                       Thanks guys

[Toms306]

That's probably the air con pump, if your air con doesn't work you might as well leave it off and fit a shorter belt!

[zx_volcane]

Is it a steel or alloy sump? Never had much luck sealing a steel sump again as they tend to warp easily when removed

[alex76]

tbh I am not sure as it has years of road shit and oil covering it but I did read a bit about sealants and gaskets most of the car has original parts so I would imagine it would be steel

[toseland]

Magnet test.. if it's alloy magnet won't stick

[alex76]

cheers buddy will have a go later

[r3k1355]

Is it a steel or alloy sump? Never had much luck sealing a steel sump again as they tend to warp easily when removed

This shit works wonders for it, done a couple of steel XUD sumps with it.

[alex76]

its a alloy sump give it a good clean and stuck a gasket on it but thanks for the help guys.. getting the AC unit off was a right t@#t and not looking forward to putting it back on but it works so gunna keep it a job for Tuesday I thinks