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[Themasteryeti]

Okay somehow got that off and these fell into the sump? What are they?



Also is there some technique to putting the pan back on? Its either hitting the subframe or the flywheel

[Dieselman]

They look like spare parts that were dropped into the cam box by someone. Are the strips metal, or rubber?

The sump should just wiggle back on, but try lifting the engine a bit. Is it a steel, or alloy sump; the alloy sump will be more awkward to install due to the thicker flange.

[Themasteryeti]

They look like spare parts that were dropped into the cam box by someone. Are the strips metal, or rubber?

The sump should just wiggle back on, but try lifting the engine a bit. Is it a steel, or alloy sump; the alloy sump will be more awkward to install due to the thicker flange.

They're plastic, previous owner had the top off so I wouldn't be surprised if he dropped some bits down, oil was clean though so none of it did any damage at least! Id put money on him taking th pan off tho as it was only held on with silicone too

I think it's the alloy one, I did try to jack the engine up but it barely moved it, might undo that rear mount to see if it'll tilt it better as it's gotta come off anyway