Removal of sump

[peter.ling24@gmail.com]

Finally I can drive my avensis again.

I do NOT advise a DIYer like myself, to tackle the removal of the sump.

The Toyota technician used a special tool a bit like a small steel axe head with shoulders to hit sideways with something to split the seal. You have to split at least half the sump sealant  before it will detach. 

The idiom " the right tools for the job" come to mind including the hydraulic lift, rather than lying on your back on the floor using car ramps out side in the rain.

I must say thanks again to my local Listers Toyota garage as I feel I have mucked them about a bit trying to save money using second hand parts.

Well, "you live and learn", and I've learned a lot.

Regards

Peter ling

 

[saxo265]

Good result Peter, glad you got it sorted and back on the road again, many more miles of trouble free motoring to come I hope! 👍🙂

[paul9]

10 hours ago, peter.ling24@gmail.com said:

including the hydraulic lift, rather than lying on your back on the floor using car ramps out side in the rain.

Yeah, gotta love the British summer! 😉

Glad you are now sorted.

I am liking my Avensis, although I still miss the much better ride comfort and much lighter steering of my Citroen C5. I hope you can enjoy yours, now.

[peter.ling24@gmail.com]

Hi Nick, Paul.

Appreciate your replies very much.

Thanks guys.

Regards

Peter