Oil Sump for the Diesel - Are they readily available? Does anyone know?

derekosb · 2nd September 2008, 16:25

Rover 75 Conn SE CDTi (115) Saloon (Manual) 2004 "53" pre-facelift

Hi guys. I am a new user and was thoroughly enjoying my ownership experience. That was until this morning when I drove over something large and metal that had dropped off a tanker. This has ripped a hole in my sump and dumped all of my oil over the road.

Does anyone know if oil sumps are readily available for the diesel engine? The repairer seems a bit vague so far and I am really just looking for some reassurance....

Hoping you can help.

Derek

yp53 · 2nd September 2008, 16:34

Hi Derek

Bummer isn't it?

Happened to me a couple of years ago on the M5 - I was just wondering what the thing in the road was when.....clonk, scrape...omg!!!

I can't comment on availablility but I remember that the cost of the sump bit wasn't as much as I had feared - around £100. My undertray was replaced as well and this cost more for some reason. So check if your undertray is serviceable. It may need a bit of a clean but a 'smallish' hole in it shouldn't mean that it needs replacing.

good luck (& welcome!)

T-Cut · 2nd September 2008, 17:55

Try giving Rimmer Brothers a ring. You can confirm the Part Numbers by clicking here: http://66.163.168.225/babelfish/tran...c%2fr%2f126976

TC

JohnDotCom · 2nd September 2008, 18:56

You require Part Number: LSB103250 Sump assembly-engine oil £129.99 + VAT
From Rimmers as stated or any XPart Spares Dealer.

You could also try Les at SMC Trading for a Used one.

SKS Disco · 2nd September 2008, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

You require Part Number: LSB103250 Sump assembly-engine oil £129.99 + VAT
From Rimmers as stated or any XPart Spares Dealer.

You could also try Les at SMC Trading for a Used one.

Good one. I will check availability in the morning. Will let you know.

Cheers
Transam

derekosb · 2nd September 2008, 21:23

Thanks everyone. I am reassured they are available. One of my fears before buying a 75 was that parts were readily available. The salesman said he had heard there were sufficient parts to build a further 100,000 cars but not sure I believed him.

I am making an insurance claim for this in case there is any damage to the engine so the car is with an approved repairer. They said they have ordered the part but were vague about delivery, hence my post of the question?

If I feel they are not being straight I will quote them the part number make sure they can get one!!

Thanks again. The existence of the club has convinced me I have made the right choice and I am missing my new car already! (Well I am having to drive a Punto as a hire car until my 75 is fixed!)

D

SKS Disco · 3rd September 2008, 07:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by derekosb

Thanks everyone. I am reassured they are available. One of my fears before buying a 75 was that parts were readily available. The salesman said he had heard there were sufficient parts to build a further 100,000 cars but not sure I believed him.

I am making an insurance claim for this in case there is any damage to the engine so the car is with an approved repairer. They said they have ordered the part but were vague about delivery, hence my post of the question?

If I feel they are not being straight I will quote them the part number make sure they can get one!!

Thanks again. The existence of the club has convinced me I have made the right choice and I am missing my new car already! (Well I am having to drive a Punto as a hire car until my 75 is fixed!)

D

Morning,
I have checked stock as promised and they are available so you should have no problems.

Cheers,

Transam

derekosb · 3rd September 2008, 19:57

Thanks Transam. I should hear from the garage that the part is in tomorrow and at least I know it is readily available!

Desperate to get it back on the road as the Punto is bouncing me mad!

Derek

derekosb · 5th September 2008, 11:52

Hi everyone. Sorry to raise this one again but I am still off the road.

The new sump is due to be delivered today, but the garage say there is a problem with the plastic sump undertray which was also damaged. They have it on back order but were suggesting it may no longer be available!

That raises two points?

1. Is it still available? Can anyone help?

2. If no longer available, is it critical or can I drive without one?

Any advice would be gratefully received?

Derek

e668ecp · 5th September 2008, 11:57

a) Its not critical but recommended
b) Yes you can still get them

Check stock on http://www.thepart.com/

5th September 2008, 11:57	#10
e668ecp I really should get out more....... Range Rover Evoque and ZT V8 SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 20 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	a) Its not critical but recommended b) Yes you can still get them Check stock on http://www.thepart.com/ Last edited by e668ecp; 5th September 2008 at 11:59..

2nd September 2008, 16:34	#2
yp53 Loves to post ex- Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Timsbury, nr Bath Posts: 328 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Derek Bummer isn't it? Happened to me a couple of years ago on the M5 - I was just wondering what the thing in the road was when.....clonk, scrape...omg!!! I can't comment on availablility but I remember that the cost of the sump bit wasn't as much as I had feared - around £100. My undertray was replaced as well and this cost more for some reason. So check if your undertray is serviceable. It may need a bit of a clean but a 'smallish' hole in it shouldn't mean that it needs replacing. good luck (& welcome!)

2nd September 2008, 17:55	#3
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Try giving Rimmer Brothers a ring. You can confirm the Part Numbers by clicking here: http://66.163.168.225/babelfish/tran...c%2fr%2f126976 TC

2nd September 2008, 21:23	#6
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Thanks everyone. I am reassured they are available. One of my fears before buying a 75 was that parts were readily available. The salesman said he had heard there were sufficient parts to build a further 100,000 cars but not sure I believed him. I am making an insurance claim for this in case there is any damage to the engine so the car is with an approved repairer. They said they have ordered the part but were vague about delivery, hence my post of the question? If I feel they are not being straight I will quote them the part number make sure they can get one!! Thanks again. The existence of the club has convinced me I have made the right choice and I am missing my new car already! (Well I am having to drive a Punto as a hire car until my 75 is fixed!) D

3rd September 2008, 19:57	#8
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Thanks Transam. I should hear from the garage that the part is in tomorrow and at least I know it is readily available! Desperate to get it back on the road as the Punto is bouncing me mad! Derek

5th September 2008, 11:52	#9
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Hi everyone. Sorry to raise this one again but I am still off the road. The new sump is due to be delivered today, but the garage say there is a problem with the plastic sump undertray which was also damaged. They have it on back order but were suggesting it may no longer be available! That raises two points? 1. Is it still available? Can anyone help? 2. If no longer available, is it critical or can I drive without one? Any advice would be gratefully received? Derek