'07 C3 Petrol 1.4 Sump Replacement

[Chazchuzzlewitt]

Hello, new member here... my other half has a 2007 C3, 1.4 petrol 'desire', and her oil sump has gone rusty so I need to replace it soon.

From what I've read and having had a quick look underneath at last oil change, it looks pretty straight-forward- just a couple of questions- does the exhaust get in the way or is there wiggle room to drop it down?... and is there a gasket for the sump pan- I've read that it might just be a bead of sealant instead but can't find a definite answer..?

 

cheers :)

[Rookie2]

You should get the gasket here

 

http://car-parts.mister-auto.co.uk/en/gasket-oil-pan-citroen-c3_lg455_ls4841/

 

If you need a sump it is here

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Car-Engine-Engine-Parts/Citroen-2002-2010-Petrol-Engine-Steel/B00U1PP6GM

 

Not sure about the exhaust, will do a bot of research, by the way, welcome to the forum.

 

cheers

Edited March 2, 2017 by Rookie2

[Rookie2]

Just checked some online images and it appears that yes, you would be better to drop the exhaust.

[paul.h]

According to the Haynes manual for the C3, the exhaust front pipe/catalyst needs removing (at the manifold flange joint and 2 bolt joint to the back section), the sump bolts and nuts removing and then the sump (may need to be tapped a bit), a wiring loom may need moving. For the 1.4 petrol it says that sealant is used on the sump and not a gasket - this is only on the 1.6 petrol. The sump bolts and nuts are tightened to 8 Nm and the sump drain plug 30 Nm (use a new washer, they are less than £1 from a Citroen dealer).

 

It the rust has not gone all the way through the sump you could always paint it. It would save the cost of the oil/filter change unless one is due and the cost of sealant and the sump and the exhaust manifold and down pipe joints.

 

The nuts on the exhaust down pipe/catalyst to back section joint are a locking type and you may need new ones as well as a new joint. At the manifold flange joint you will need a new gasket.

[Chazchuzzlewitt]

Thanks for the replies, seems fairly involved then, I've recently done the oil/filter so I'll have to have another, closer look and if it's not too bad repair/paint it instead!