Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Fabia Mk1 > Power unit | 1.4/55; 59; 74 kW MPI engine | Engine lubrication | Lubrication system

Removing and installing oil pan

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Socket insert, e.g. -T10058- or -3249-

t	Sealant remover gasket stripper (bearing code GST, bearing article no. R 34402), manufacturer Retech s.r.o.

t	Cleaning agent and grease remover e.g. -D 009 401 04-

t	Silicone sealant -D 176 600 A1-

Removing

–	Remove the noise insulation.

–	Drain engine oil.

–	Remove pre-exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold.

–	Release two fixing screws from the gearbox flange and the oil pan.

–	Disconnect plug from oil level and temperature sender -G266-.

–	Unscrew the sealed oil pan with silicone sealant.

–	Remove oil pan. Release oil pan if necessary by applying slight blows with a rubber-headed hammer.

WARNING

Wear protective gloves when working with sealant and grease remover!

–	Clear sealing surface on cylinder block and on the oil pan from gasket residues with chemical sealant remover.

–	Degrease the sealing surfaces.

Install

Note

t	Pay attention to the use by date on sealant.

t	The oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the silicone sealant.

t	The oil pan can be better and more securely installed if M6 threaded pins are inserted as guides in two locations on the cylinder block flange.

–	Cut off nozzle tube at the front marking (Ø nozzle approx. 3 mm).

–	Apply silicone sealant to the clean sealing surface of the oil pan, as shown in the illustration. The sealant bead must be:

t	be 2...3 mm thick

t	run past the area around the bolt holes on the inside -arrows-

Note

The sealant bead must not be thicker otherwise excess sealant may get into the oil pan and clog the strainer in the oil suction pipe.

–	Fit oil pan immediately and lightly tighten all oil pan screws.

–	Tighten oil pan screws to tightening torque:

t	Metal oil pan: 15 Nm

t	Aluminium oil pan: 13 Nm - replace screws

–	Tighten up the bolts on the oil pan/gearbox to a torque of 45 Nm.

Note

After installing the oil pan, allow the sealant to dry for about 30 minutes. Only then may engine oil be filled in.

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