Sitting an engine on the bellhousing - vertically

zeaphod · Nov 14, 2016

I want to change the sump gasket on the 200tdi while it's out. Rather than hang it from the crane and work on my back in the wet, I'd like to set it on the flywheel housing - i.e. vertically. The oil is drained and I'll take the studs out before resting it on a bit of carpet. Anyone done this? Any reasons not to?

Flossie · Nov 14, 2016

I can't think of any reason why not except possibly maybe the valve caps might fall out.
Leave it on the crane though, for stability.

tottot · Nov 14, 2016

Valves would have to be well out of adjustment for caps to fall out but check anyway.
When I did mine I just rolled it onto its side on an old tire.

sp00k · Nov 14, 2016

zeaphod said:
I want to change the sump gasket on the 200tdi while it's out. Rather than hang it from the crane and work on my back in the wet, I'd like to set it on the flywheel housing - i.e. vertically. The oil is drained and I'll take the studs out before resting it on a bit of carpet. Anyone done this? Any reasons not to?

I didn't think they had a gasket - it's a special sealant I think. I need to do mine at some point. It's on a long list of jobs to do when I finally have a garage big enough for the beast.

zeaphod · Nov 14, 2016

Just had a look at the parts book - you're right. Large tube of instant gasket required.

zeaphod · Nov 14, 2016

tottot said:
Valves would have to be well out of adjustment for caps to fall out but check anyway.
When I did mine I just rolled it onto its side on an old tire.

Sounds like a plan, it's resting on an old rangie tyre at the mo. I'll do the tappets first.

Foxyred · Nov 14, 2016

You can get a cork gasket on ebay ! they are good I have one

Sitting an engine on the bellhousing - vertically

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