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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Paulus62 on 20 June 2013, 09:19:28

Title: Continued..Water pump leak, etc some more questions before I continue!
Post by: Paulus62 on 20 June 2013, 09:19:28

Hi All,

I am now almost at the stage of putting things back together but I need a few points/questions clarifying before I do something wrong!

(http://dl.dropbox.com/s/dy6po6do723353k/1-3-5%20cam%20shaft%20bay%20circled%20bolt.jpg)

If I'm right this bolt is hollow? should I take it out and clean it to leave be?

As the oil requires changing do I empty it before starting and put fresh in once it back together, or should I put it back together and run her for a little while to warm the oil up as per oil change guide?

As the cam covers had lots of flakey dried oil all over them I would assume that some of this would have come off when running and would end up in the sump? If that is the case should I remove the sump to clean it out or would the oil change clear most of it out?
(I don't fancy doing that unless necessary - too much mess potentially ::) ) I'm worried that if there is a lot of crud in the sump some of it may end up blocking something important, or am I being too pessimistic?

Cheers,

Paul  (At least I can follow dbug's instructions :y  'on how to get Dropbox pics to load'  ;D)   

Title: Re: Continued..Water pump leak, etc some more questions before I continue!
Post by: Webby the Bear on 20 June 2013, 09:33:15

I have no idea what that hollow thing is  :-\

however, put it all back together then change your oil. i wouldn't bother cleaning sump  :y

Title: Re: Continued..Water pump leak, etc some more questions before I continue!
Post by: Webby the Bear on 20 June 2013, 09:36:57

ps that's just my opinion.... best wait for an expert to confirm whether they agree or not  :y

Title: Re: Continued..Water pump leak, etc some more questions before I continue!
Post by: dbug on 20 June 2013, 16:07:37

Quote from: Paulus62 on 20 June 2013, 09:19:28

(At least I can follow dbug's instructions :y  'on how to get Dropbox pics to load'  ;D)   

Got the PM ok then Paul :y  Well done mate ;)

Title: Re: Continued..Water pump leak, etc some more questions before I continue!
Post by: Paulus62 on 21 June 2013, 11:03:42

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Got the PM ok then Paul  :y  Well done mate  ;)

Cheers dbug  :y  seemples, when you know how  ;)

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I have no idea what that hollow thing is  :-\

however, put it all back together then change your oil. i wouldn't bother cleaning sump  :y

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ps that's just my opinion.... best wait for an expert to confirm whether they agree or not  :y

Thanks WtB   :y as no one has disagreed I'll do That.  :y

I really didn't fancy the sump ::) & the ?hollow nut must be working or there would be a oil pressure problem?  ???