6 replies to this topic

[stevelane]

Last weekend i connected back the gearbox and the block.

This weekend I have gone to carry on and noticed that i have forgotten the "o"ring for the oil pick up.

I know this might sound lazy but Im on a tight schedule and could do without having to break the gasket and do it all again.

So my question is - How important is it?

I have a 998cc engine.

Any thoughts? and before anyone starts laughing I am new to this !

[MiniLuke]

You are gonna need it......

[Jordie]

extremely important if you want oil pressure.

[stevelane]

Damn - Was hoping you wasnt gonna say that lol

[minidaves]

apart it comes, without that you have the possibilty of oil presure failure, maybe not to start with, but as the the ring allows the suction from the oil pickup. no o ring not as much suck simple as

[stevelane]

Had a feeling that may be the case but was so hoping not - Ok - well back to it - cheers for your help

[Mini Cheddars]

Have fun!