MGB Sump Gasket 76 MGB

[dkj313]

Hi - new user thought i would give this place a try. I have a question, when changing the sump gasket on a 76 B do you need to raise the motor to get the pan off?

 

[PAUL161]

Welcome to the club! I can't answer your question, but just hang in there and someone will get back to you who can. We have some guys that do this every day. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif PJ

 

[vping]

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[kennypinkerton]

If you can get to all the oilpan bolts, then I'd say no you shouldn't have to raise the engine... I can't remember though if 76 has the same front crossmember as the 77, but in mine, the front of the pan 'just' sits over the crossmember a bit... those bolts might be hard to reach.

 

[tony barnhill]

I've removed the oil pan from a '79 without removing or raising the engine (however, the motor mounts were pretty new & hadn't sagged).....biggest problem is the bolts along the front edge under the suspension beam...tricky & I had to use a small wrench with lots of patience....

 

[dkj313]

This is has been a big help. I look forward to spendin some time in here...

thnaks for the response.

Dave