The Frozen North Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Ladies and Gents I am looking for some advice...I have taken the sump off my seven for the first time with a view to removing the foam and changing the gasket for the foam free variety.I am struggling to remove the oil pick up pipe. I have removed the two retaining bolts but it seems reluctant to come out. Is it simply that I need to man up and apply more force or is there a trick to it?Thank you.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Is it simply that I need to man up and apply more force...And a wiggle.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frozen North Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Thank you Jonathan. I will attempt a manly wiggle shortly! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Dont forget the gasket mod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 And if it does take some wiggling to get it off, check the O-ring hasn't been damaged in the process. If in doubt, replace it. Only pence from Rimmer. A thin smear of silicone grease or even clean engine oil will help it go back in again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair B Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Also you can help the pickup pipe perform more effectively by opening up the effective ‘sucking aperture’ by using a small metal drift and hammer to ‘petal’ shape the outer circumference, this is on DVA’a AkA oily hands webpages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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