P38A Sump Gasket.

Gentlemen,
I seek advice again please. I would like to change the sump gasket on my Thor engined 2002 P38A. I checked the workshop manual and it says to jack up the body to increase the clearance between the front axle and the engine so you can manouvre the sump over the axle, but other resources say don't jack the vehicle under the body.
Is there any reason why I can't put the air suspension on it's highest setting and just either open the boot or disconnect the battery?
I'd like to know how some of you have done it please.

Regards,

Simon

i think i managed with the suspension right up, just, but you can't rely on it, make sure you've got axle stands in place in case something gives way

Jack off under the chassis, make sure the EAS is on extended.

Quite a simple job..

Henry_b said:

Jack off under the chassis, make sure the EAS is on extended.

Quite a simple job..

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Thanks Henry, should I have enough room if I put EAS on extended and just put jack stands under the chassis then?

swac said:

Thanks Henry, should I have enough room if I put EAS on extended and just put jack stands under the chassis then?

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You should be fine, but there is nothing better than having loads of space!

Also to help with refitting the sump I hold the gasket it in place with some small zipties to stop the gasket moving.

After a few bolts are in, cut the ties and refit the rest of the bolts.

Henry_b said:

Jack off under the chassis, make sure the EAS is on extended.

Quite a simple job..

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What if someone see's him jacking off under the car 'Enery. And it's too cold for that anyway .

tomcat59alan said:

What if someone see's him jacking off under the car 'Enery. And it's too cold for that anyway .

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didn't like to say owt

tomcat59alan said:

What if someone see's him jacking off under the car 'Enery. And it's too cold for that anyway .

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Would be difficult with the cold weather, hard to get 1/2 of meat out the 8in wrapper when its -2 out

tomcat59alan said:

What if someone see's him jacking off under the car 'Enery. And it's too cold for that anyway .

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Then we'll have pics to prove it..

I like that idea with the zip ties

Need space to untie his zip tho

kermit_rr said:

didn't like to say owt

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Wanted to but looks like best reply already given

oakey said:

Need space to untie his zip tho

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I would think once you have a load of bolts holding the sump up with a few mm gap just cut tie and pull out.

brianp38dse said:

I would think once you have a load of bolts holding the sump up with a few mm gap just cut tie and pull out.

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yes!

Always assuming you remember to pull out in time?
Rubber gloves are handy

oakey said:

Always assuming you remember to pull out in time?
Rubber gloves are handy

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Real men don't pull out

except when they are told to

This thread has gone down the normal route of degeneracy, Who started it should be ashamed

Oh dear

Spray Hylomar or spray adhesive always worked for me.