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I could have sworn that was the right bolt, as the 4 I screwed in were all the same size and length; it’s just for that one, I initially put it in the wrong direction (hence the cracking). I have it facing correctly I believe (see pics above) but to ensure they were the right bolts, I tried...

So guys, I think I f*#%^ed up… was screwing this last bolt in that mates up the gearbox to the oil sump, and it started splitting. I think I put it in the wrong way like a moron. Is this how they’re supposed to be configured or do they all face the same way? The one that split in the picture...

Got the exact size socket and gasket fitted. Here we go…

Thank you sir!

Alright guys- I finally have some time to put this new gasket on. Is there anything we put with the gasket or is it as simple as threading it on the oil pan? Any sort of sealant or epoxy type of stuff?

RSRowe- most certainly! Haha I’m going to be extremely careful. I’ve ordered some new bolts for the others that were stripped to hell. Liam- yes, thank you. I have seen this but now I have it handy in this thread, I appreciate it. I knew there were particular torque specs but not in a...

Some updates. Got the broken bracket out and placed the new one in. I had to undue one part of the control arm to enable me to move my fingers in and get the old bracket out. I also jacked that unbolted part of the control arm a bit to get some more wiggle room. Before that, I hammered the...

You guys are right- they were the same exact screws. Got them out with a 1/4 socket and found an extension that just barely reached it. Here’s the aftermath: Do yall reckon I can take some cleaner on this while I have the oil pan out? I see there’s this plastic thing that I don’t want to use...

With 18 of the aluminum screws/bolts removed (including the big ones that connect to the subframe bushing), I thought I was ready to remove the oil pan. Then I discovered these- question is, are these even removable or are they rounded off? I couldn’t get a grip on them. I’ve...

Btw, I came across using mole grips but it’s such a tight space not sure if they will fit. I wonder if needle nose mole grips exist? Haha

So guys… it looks like I have one or two of those aluminum bolts that are stripped that attach my oil pan. What’s the last resort for this? Any tips or tricks to remove? Btw, took the 4 big bolts off and they had this muck on them

Hi Pano! Where in Greece are you? I’m in Athens. Good choice on the akrapovic

Is that so?! That’s a relief. I started unscrewing those 4 bolts and saw the oil substance (differing from motor oil it looked like) and started to freak out a bit. Didn’t want to take the bolts off and have liters of gear oil baptize me in the face haha

Hey guys, a little update. I’m finally starting to remove my oil sump because I’m sure it’s a gasket leak. I started removing the little bolts that line the whole sump but the big bolts that are running horizontal I started to remove them and I started second guessing myself haha. It looks...

This must be it as it’s right in the area you’re referring to. Just below the manifold. It was loose so I removed it but for the life of me I can’t remember where it was placed exactly.

Hey guys, an update on this as well. Thanks everyone for pitching in as it seemed as if I did simply overfill it. Although, I double checked it last night and there has been more leaking 500-600 kms after the oil change… Evidence of new oil residue on the splash panel: Leak is worse than the...

I can’t fully answer your question although those cats get pretty damn hot. I don’t think it’d melt the underbody instantaneously but I wouldn’t want to find out after hard track days. I did remove this (I believe off my power steering rack) and I’ve had no adverse effects or melting metal. If...

For kicks and curiosity, I got the lighting as best I could and tried to fit my phone in (it’s an IPhone 12 mini haha) to see what I could not otherwise… lo’ and behold… Is that our cracked bracket? I envisioned it differently but that must be it…

So a small update here… The bracket for that subframe is on its way so I got under the car last night and snapped some photos so I have a clear head on how to remove the wishbone/control arm. I want to be as least invasive as possible but from what I think by looking, I should remove the...

RSRowe mentioned that he did that and still couldn't get to the brackets. I’m gonna have to get to it sooner or later so as soon as this bracket in I’m going to go to work.