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VY LS1 Sump gasket replacement - anything else?

VR38

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1300 sounds a bit high, last one I had done, was a 5l, but same, drop x member, was 450 at mates rates.
I had one mechanic tell me it was the rear main but after cleaning the engine myself again and having a good look oil was pissing out of the sump gasket.
Oil does migrate down and towards the rear, I has power steering leak once that looked like sump leaking.
You really need to give it a good clean and correctly identify what is actually leaning...
 

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Without checking the workshop manual, it likely says to completely remove the cradle which would be a bit more work. From memory, with the engine supported, it was just engine mounts, steering rack mount bolts and then lower the frame on the bolts.
Thanks. I checked with the shop on Friday, and can confirm it's only a slight drop to be able to fit the gasket, not removing the whole cradle. So, I'm thinking I probably should price check this job.
 
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