How to replace Vauxhall Insignia oil pickup gasket, Insignia Low oil pressure warning fix,

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Insignia low oil pressure warning.
How-to replace Vauxhall Insignia oil pickup gasket, Opal Insignia engine oil sump removal
DIY how-to for replacing an engine oil pickup gasket that's located in the Vauxhall Insignia engine oil sump.
The method for replacing the gasket on a manual transmission and an automatic transmission is almost the same.
All the automatic transmission insignia cars have the pre cutout on the transmission box to remove the two Torx bolts and no need to rotate the flywheel.
Some manual transmission insignia cars have the pre cutout on the transmission box to remove the two Torx bolts.
Some manual transmission insignia cars do not have this cutout and you will need to undo the transmission box from the engine or drill two holes in the transmission box to gain access to these two bolts.
This is not a difficult task and can be done with a standard car toolkit and a few extra tools.
Extra tools needed
1. 32mm socket and a breaker bar use to remove the driveshaft big bolt.
2. A SLIM 150mm Long T40 Magnetic Star Torx Screwdriver Bit, use to remove the 2 T40 Torx bolts, which is located on the transmission side. (this can be found on eBay under "Hakkin 8pcs S2 Steel 150mm T8-T40 Magnetic Extra Long Star Torx Security Screwdriver Bits Set"
3. Some sort of chisel, use to break the sump from the engine after removing all bolts.
Parts needed for this job.
1. Engine oil.
2. Oil filter
3. Some transmission oil.
4. Sump gasket. part number: 55589549
In this video I started at 11am and finish at 6pm, that's with a lot of tea breaks and taking my jolly slow time.
Good luck.
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[@nickywilliams8761]

Fancy doing mine for cash?

[@TayouTroy]

Nicky Williams This mobile mechanic will do it for you for £200 or £250 www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk 07376369067 He has a KZbin channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZPRaJ-GeLJgaZY

[@dincaiuliankitchen]

Where its live?

[@puppydog1007]

Yo da man . . . . The job was made harder for you by filming everything for us . . . we really appreciate bro . . . so many thanks

[@Arounadabout]

is it necessary to remove the driveshaft to do this because i was told only the bracket for the driveshaft has to be removed ?? thanks

[@evieemaya88]

10:27:"Some tea & some sweets"...That in itself became a dancehall riddim by the end. Great video my guy, thanks for taking the time👍🏼

[@711gsxrblah]

Is it definately a T40 Torx for the 2 flywheel side screws? Another guy said T45 torx, cheers T

[@jeffjeffjeff2]

Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to document it and share with us. Kudos my friend

[@robbykimani]

Great video, great tutorial thanks mate. I did mine yesterday which is a Vauxhall zafira tourer C 2l CDTI with the same engine as the insignia. The car runs beautifully now no ‘oil pressure low stop engine’ The only set back was that,I didn’t have the ‘tea and sweets’ but did everything else, I even sang “sumpy sump” when I got to it! Thanks once again I won’t have done it without your help.

[@imrananwar2057]

Do you remember how long it took to do and did you use the rubber seal or metal cheers

[@embo8896]

Well done to you my friend,excellent job on both the video and the repair,kudos for tackling the job on the ground also(not so easy as on a hoist and a lot more time consuming),if i could i'd gladly buy you a pint for posting that vid,thank you Sir!

[@thundercity311]

So...finally got round to doing my 2010 2.0CDTi. Took about 6 hours. The seal was rock hard and snapped when I tried to take it out! Completely fixed now. A small problem came to light when I tried to check the oil level. It was stuck. I did not remove the dipstick when I put the sump back on so I had got it jammed up. Had to do the whole thing again. Only took 4 hours second time around. Yeah...who's the dipstick now.

[@mrbig-ballsinthehouse3634]

thundercity311 how the car pal did it work for you no more low oil ?

[@thundercity311]

@@mrbig-ballsinthehouse3634 Completely fixed now. Should be good for another 80 to 100 thousand miles. It's actually a pretty easy job for anyone who is used to working on cars or motorcycles. The only special tool needed is the long torx drive.

[@mrbig-ballsinthehouse3634]

thundercity311 ok pal thanks might try do it soon as

[@thundercity311]

@@mrbig-ballsinthehouse3634 Good luck with that mate. I stopped driving mine as soon as it started happening although some people have continued driving. I personally wouldn't risk it. Although that's easy for me to say as I still had my old car to use.

[@mrmotorvator5151]

What was the problem...I've done the same thing...gutted

[@richardjowett1217]

Excellent video Done this job myself few days ago had to notch out gearbox but was smooth and quite simple thank you for sharing couldn't of done it with out this video

[@FootyLounge]

Just finished doing this job last weekend and wanted to say thanks, your video helped massively. Glad it's done but won't ever be doing that again lol. I never had the holes in the gearbox had to drill those myself, took me way longer than you too about 15-20 hours all in a day and a half, but had good weather for it. Thanks again for taking the time to video all this and post it for everyone 👍

[@richthompson1274]

Great vid, real people doing real mechanics at the side of the road, loved it !!

[@opelduude]

Kudos to you for doing this on the ground. I did this on a lift and still spent 6 hours on it. 1 hour just to make my own special tool. Used a T45 screwdriver which i grinded down 3-4 mm just below the top where the torx track ends. Then i bent it in the vice.

[@hamstirrer6882]

Dude, just done this job on my siggy cdti 160 just like yours (but SE, not Elite trim) and your video helped no end, thank you so much! It was a pain in the ass to do, cant even imagine trying to film myself doing it, and there would have been too much swearing for youtube anyway!😄 So mad respect 🤜🤛

[@markashton8016]

Just about to change the sump gasket as it's leaking bad, I think I'll change that seal as a precautionary measure now just in case. Thanks for the detailed video

[@Truthfullyspoken66]

Any mechanics that are willing to do this? I’m happy to pay a reasonable price! P.S the mechanics under the pinned tweet no longer do this job.

[@georgyporgy2887]

Hi I get this warning message: "Oil pressure low, stop engine" whenever I cold start my Zafira 2 litre SRi diesel (2014) then "service vehicle soon," red warning comes on. Is it the same problem? Its done about 83k and has fsh.😕🤔

[@gabrielbaum9660]

Thank You sir ,very imformative video greetings from Nottingham United Kingdom

[@sku9]

Thank you so much for video. I saved myself houndreds. I drilled holes, someone said to me it was enought to looseorth to mention other sump bolts are t45. All the best my man.

[@michaelmcist]

If i had known about this problem with vauxhall insignia 2.0 cdti diesel engines, i would never have bought a 2015 insignia. Great video by the way, you will help a lot of people out with this DIY. I would never have the bottle to attempt it though. Until i heard about this problem with insignias, i loved my car, but now i feel like i am driving around with a ticking timebomb waiting to go off. And i read that Opel Vauxhall know all about this problem, and their way of fixing it is to re-programme the cars computer to not even show a warning on the dash about the oil pressure, because apparently, once you do get this warning, it is already too late to save the engine. And all for the sake of a small rubber seal. Well done again on the video.

[@mr.doctor.]

I feel that also , but I have heard that there is a solving to this problem with a cheap easy modification to the oil bath cap which seals that oring and keeps it pressed so that wont fell off. I have to do this to my insignia this summer. Cheers!

[@cmccarthy1886]

My engine blew for this same issue. £17.52 part. Joke i knew about it but so maybe should have attempted this or brought it in the garage. Not sure if anyone local could so this.

[@drefhill]

that comment is full of bullshit. Where have you seen Opel just reprogram the computer ? It make no sens to me because we can monitor the oil presure with the OPL monitor app so even if there is no warning we'll still see the low pressure on the App and the app will have it in red. When you get the low oil presure warning you still have time to fix it. It's not a big problem, it just need to be fixed quick, it's not a reason for not buying a car, unless the car already have the warning because we can't know how long the previous owner has been driving with that warning.

[@drefhill]

​@@cmccarthy1886No, your engine blew because you kept driving with the warning and the car telling you to stop the engine. If you had stop the engine has the car told you and fixed the problem the engine would still work.

[@cmccarthy1886]

@@drefhill incorrect. The engine did not warn me. The bearing goes then the engine warns you but it’s too late. I knew the bearing liable for failing but by the time it goes the engines dead. No stop and fix once it goes. Too late.

[@thundercity311]

Great Vid Bro. Thanks for that. I will be doing my 2010 Insignia SRi in the next week or so and I need to make sure I have the correct gear. Please tell me exactly what pastries you were eating? How many did you eat and how many cups of tea did you drink? I need to make sure I do this right.

[@mrbig-ballsinthehouse3634]

thundercity311 think 5 coffee's box of 12 Krispy Kreme and a Q of finest herbs just order mine now form Vauxhall

[@mrbig-ballsinthehouse3634]

Well it took me 3 hours to do with no cups of tea or sweets

[@bc5550]

Thanks Tayou Troy. Great explanation. Great step by step. Your knowledge on this issue is brilliant.

[@TayouTroy]

b c thanks 🙏

[@michaelohare3157]

Gotta love the “tea & sweets” editing..

[@ApacheFrost]

This is a really informative video you have done. Thank you very much. I now have a much better understanding of the offending seal to be changed. I may now attempt the job myself with more confidence. Well done you.

[@HuwDanielRowlands]

Did you do this yourself?

[@paulbear.]

Brillianr video Troy.This should help a lot of Insignia DIY owners. Well done!!!

[@TayouTroy]

Thanks 🙂.

[@richierich.1982]

The recommended guy only does clutches, I contacted him

[@hafysharif5559]

Hi Guys i am about to tackle this job but have noticed my car doesn't have the cutout at the gearbox has anyone tackled this before i was going to drill a couple of holes any help would be appreciated, Troy thanks for this video really good help keep it up.

[@nicholasswithenbank8645]

Awesome video thank you 👌 always got time for tea also!

[@weaponheadz4970]

mb frank keighly

[@stevenpacey9020]

Thanks so much for the video it helped so much! Was fun to watch as well 🤟

[@redouanemanaa]

Engineer code A20DTJ or A20DTH ?

[@brianbell541]

That bastard thing killed my car

[@TayouTroy]

Did your engine seize up?

[@brianbell541]

@@TayouTroy it's still running but I can here the big end bearings

[@nannuk321]

Thank you for this! Gonna be doing this job in a few weeks and this video will come in very handy :)

[@drefhill]

15:58 The screws are RIBE not torx.

[@ShaunSportTeach]

Appreciate you, thanks for making this video

[@typhoontim125]

Excellent, Thank you!!

[@miskagano2308]

You really didn't have to take the whole wheel off just to take out that center cap 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TayouTroy]

Well if you don't want to damage the center cap, taking the wheel off is the best method I know of.

[@vitotaxi4104]

No more videos again??😢

[@captaincuk214]

Is this insignia 2.8 v6?

[@ernestasomaning4560]

11am to 6pm wow😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johncarroll2998]

Great video mate👍 there's a lot of "things" on that car😂 cheers

[@MrLipynho]

You're a star mate! Fantastic video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@paulodonnell935]

I have a saab ttid , showing " oil pressure low , make a safe stop ! " , it was only serviced 3 weeks ago 🙄 , last one was last January covering just over 5k in that time , i have looked at the S/History again & the last FIVE services she has had , 4 lots of 5w 30 & 5w 40 have been used 😱 , this is a BIG no no when asking the "Saab forum " on F/Book 😞 , They state they have a problem arising with the ttid as the Logbook states 0 w40 , but the "recommended list " in most garages is 5 w30 , i shit you not , so my question is , A : have i killed my car by putting the correct oil in ? B:Have the last 5 oil changes killed my car & it was already on the way out before the service 3 weeks ago , what to do ??? , i know you may of fallen asleep by now but i only bought her in Sep & she was 3.5 k , which for my family man bank account was quite a hit , Tia 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@711gsxrblah]

Is it definately a T40 Torx for the 2 flywheel side screws? Another guy said T45 torx, cheers T

[@alanthomson8440]

What year is this one getting mine done and it's a 62 plate just waiting to no if my gearbox is open to bolts are will need drilled to get to those 2 bolts thanks

[@Maich3003]

I’ve done it myself aswell, I had to drill holes in my gearbox because I couldn’t reach two bolts. I’m willing to help people out there to change it for a fair price, contact me.

[@leejohnson2k]

A real cancer in these engines some the sump pan comes out some gear box off but you can drill holes in if your own car but not a customers 😅

[@harrykellett780]

Hi I live in Stafford. Could you advise how much you would do this for

[@generalgiddy7439]

Been looking for ages for a decent video of this started mine today gone well so far but struggling to break the sump seal good job sharing this video

[@TayouTroy]

Steven Giddings. If you have a chisel or a crowbar, stick it between the sump and the gearbox and try to force it off. If you have a rubber mallet or a bit of wood you could also use it to hit the sump at the front and back, that should help to crack it. The sump is stuck on tight but some force and hammering will crack it. Good luck.

[@hamlong9628]

Hi, Does an automatic engine has the oil pickup seal at all ? Please Thanks

[@briangallagher2942]

Hiya great video just a little question instead of taking the drive shaft out can you not just take out the 3 bolts that holds the drive shaft to gearbox and leave drive shaft there without taking it out. Ps thanks for video again going to do this at the weekend I don't have low pressure light yet but coming up to 90k miles

[@TayouTroy]

Brian Gallagher I think so but due to doing the replacement on a road without a car ramp with limited tools, by removing the driveshaft it gives me a bit more room to work. Once you crack the driveshaft wheel bolt the driveshaft is easy to remove. Regards

[@briangallagher2942]

@@TayouTroy thanks for fast reply 👍🏼

[@MegaPustekuchen]

thought the same but one bolt from the drive shaft holder is blocked by the drive shaft so you have to remove the drive shaft.

[@imrananwar2057]

​@@TayouTroyHi Troy then is it simple to push the drive shaft back in after.

[@at002f6793]

Would it not of been easier to just replace the full pump with new gaskets

[@valeriutudorica4420]

I did it myself with your help. I have the F40 transmission, so , I did drill 2 10 mm holes to get the 2 screws out. Thx for your help.

[@aas786786]

i assume you drilled into the gear box not touching the sump?

[@valeriutudorica4420]

@@aas786786 Here is my video and one pictures with the holes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZaYhn2nbZeDi7c

[@drefhill]

​​@@aas786786yes, there is a lip on the gearbox's side. You can drill it but you need to check on internet exactly where to drill.

[@edosamartin4712]

How much will it cost and contact, to fix my Zafira 14 plate. Cheers

[@TheGeekazoid]

Do the 2.0cdti ecoflex suffer from this problem as mine is showing the error

[@TayouTroy]

The Geekazoid yes

[@TheGeekazoid]

@@TayouTroy Thanks fella... I'm going to get a local garage to do mine as its pretty cold this time of year don't fancy doing it in freezing cold weather although I'm pretty handy this would be a pretty easy job for me... Will update you on how much they charged

[@TayouTroy]

The Geekazoid hi, yes do let us know the cost. Best of luck. Regards

[@CONN-1888]

Great video mate. I'm about go do my one. Thank you.

[@dnbtit]

Thanks for the video mate good stuff

[@chathuralakruwan2427]

Are you doing mobile service in Wigan area?

[@marcoliuo8464]

Hi Bro! Please help me, i dont know how you keep out the 2 near the gear box

[@alejandrocousinsgroupukser6327]

good video Mate , minute 13:40 , how do you make a space between gearbox and oil pump for get the two Torx bolts, I didn't get you on the video thanks

[@TayouTroy]

Some insignia has a slot already there to fit a torx tool, while some insignia does not have the slot. If there is no slot you will need to use a carbide grinding tool to make the slots yourself. Some folks also undo the gearbox half way from the engine, but that’s more work. Good luck Regards

[@Shoo8601]

You saved my life man! At the right time!!! I just planned to change, because I am getting the messages since a month ago.

[@TayouTroy]

Shoo8601, it’s not a hard diy but it does take up some time. Just take it slow and you should be OK.

[@lilduncan61]

Shoo8601 is have continued driving mine for solid one week. Did you manage to sort your out and did the warning appears after changing it?

[@kevstar416]

@@TayouTroy you live great Manchester My insignia 2010 diesel 2.0 to many light

[@falsemollusc]

Cheers for this TayouTroy! Just spent 14 hours over 2 days in the pouring rain doing our Astra J (2012, 2.0 CDTI 165ps stop/start, 103,000 miles) after it kept complaining when starting during these cold mornings. Really struggled for information on whether it affected the Astra too, but now I know it does, so for anyone else looking about their Astra, Insignia, Zafira etc, if it has the A20DTH engine, it has this issue! Our seal had a pretty large chunk missing out of it and was rock hard. Found it when cleaning the sump out. Shocking design flaw by FCA/GM.

[@TayouTroy]

Well done Ollie and thanks for the updates 👍

[@falsemollusc]

@@TayouTroy imgur.com/a/EDWJSoS pretty bad...

[@daveandow2809]

Hi. Did you remove the lower suspension arm bolt as well as the track rod joint

[@victoriabullivant]

Was the 150mm torx t40 1/2" or 1/4" thick

[@adriank.8176]

Which gearboxes dont have the holes to get access to the sump bolts?

[@chevroletbelair1]

my 1.9cdti (dth) engine with 150hp is getting a oil pressure warning , is it tesame engine? it also flikker when the cable is of the sensor , cable is fine

[@TayouTroy]

chevroletbelair1 it should be the same engine.

[@josepires6838]

hello, thanks for the video, can you tell me what is the reference of transmission fluid you are using. thank you

[@TayouTroy]

Hi, the transmission fluid part number is 93165290. Regards

[@samjones2774]

How do you turn the cranckshaft

[@senamdavoh1936]

Nice work; I’ve been experiencing this with my 2012 insignia , will have a go. S 2. Have you any ideas how to fix a transmission that goes in limbo when you first start it , the accelerator skips and car just revs as though it was in neutral even though gear is in drive? Please help if you can

[@cameraloops]

You could try changing the gearbox oil

[@blisterj]

my Insignias done 200k now i'm debating if its worth doing the job as the low pressure lights been on for 12 months

[@TayouTroy]

You should if you are planning on keeping the car. if not just upgrade the car when the engine blows.

[@SuperOMARKO]

Idiot lights for a reason🙄

[@BobSmith-or5fs]

thank you for taking the time on this.

[@philipehall3669]

Thanks for the vid! Gave me the motivation to do it myself and saved a lot of money!

[@stuartwise5998]

You've left the red plug on the seal !!!

[@paulwynn8029]

Great video fellah .

[@lilduncan61]

How much does this cost to fix my car? Have same problem.

[@TayouTroy]

This mobile mechanic will do it for you for £200 or £250 @t 07376369067 He has a KZbin channel here: @

[@mrmotorvator5151]

Did mine job went well...went to check oil level and dipstick wont come out..moves few inches then becomes trapped..any help with what could cause this please

[@TayouTroy]

You should’ve taken the dip stick out before attaching the sump. You will need to undo the sump again to get out the dip stick. Sorry

[@mrmotorvator5151]

@@TayouTroy haha yes I know that now and sump will be coming off next oil change..I was just wondering what causes the problem as I can't work out how its possible for it to get trapped anywhere... no indications as to how its possible I have studied the dipstick diagram and no idea..thanks for reply...will be drilling access holes this time

[@TayouTroy]

@@mrmotorvator5151 the end of the dip stick fits in a slot in the plastic sump tray. When you refit the sump the tip of the dip stick did not fit properly straight. Depending on how tight the misalignment is you could try pulling the dip stick out with effort, other wise the sump has to be removed.

[@mrmotorvator5151]

@@TayouTroy thanks for help is appreciated

[@mikeylizun856]

Hi what size were the blots off the drive shaft mont ?

[@kabbo1103]

13mm

[@briangallagher2942]

Can anyone tell me the torque specs for the oil pan please

[@TayouTroy]

I didn't use one, I hand tightened them. Sorry.

[@bridoboy143]

I had a 09 insignia always looked after it 120k timing belt and water pump done at 85k driving one day and started to shudder pulled over and it was starting up but a nasty noise Was told possible need the oil pickup seal at £10 gotvit put on and drove til the engine got to normal temperature and boom e fine seezed After looking on the internet it's not just me this has happened to and every scrapers tells me they have insignias but the engine has seezed on them what a surprise it's 09 to 12 plates with the bad engines I still would buy a insignia but would need to be the eco engines Nice code bro hope all the other insignia drivers don't go through what I did

[@bridoboy143]

@@mitodabadee after I replaced the pickup seal the car got up to temperature and cut out then the engine seezed I have done alot of research and it's not just me this happens to all insignias from 09 to 12 plates have the same problem the oil pickup seal goes brittle so needs replaced if not done in time the engine has no oil and seezes

[@bridoboy143]

@@mitodabadee after I got mine replaced it was my last journey after the engine got to temperature I would not buy another insignia now lovely cars but it would need to an 24 plate ecoflex engine if you look on the internet it will tell you all about the a20dth engine how bad it is

[@starscream7331]

Sorry but what is eco engine ?

[@henrirummo]

Hi, don't you need to change the drive shaft seal when doing this job?

[@TayouTroy]

Hi, if the seal was not leaking, no you don't need to change it.

[@faridz7376]

I have changed the seal but still no luck. Still having the warning at the cold morning.

[@dumitrucostin1662]

Maybe is the oil pump

[@glenheath6901]

When you put new seal in, i'm guessing you remove the red plastic cap before rebuild?

[@TayouTroy]

Glen Heath yes remove the red part.

[@dfevang]

where do you fill up new transmition fluid?

[@TayouTroy]

The filling plug is on the top of the gearbox near the ECU. I thing it has hex bolt, you may also need a funnel

[@edgareiche6203]

Hello sir! How old was the car? It was a diesel engine? Thanks!

[@drefhill]

Phase A1 insignia so no later than 2013. 2.0 CDTI diesel engine. A20D..

[@PiotrMski]

thanks

[@mihailmihailov6249]

Thank you mate :)

[@chrisbannister4135]

That mechanic u keep quoting were is he based

[@TayouTroy]

Hi, I don't know. send him a text and ask him. @t 07376369067

[@Ian-ij4of]

Thanks mate, that was a great help 😊

[@imrananwar2057]

Have done it and what car and how long did it take you

[@mb.daniel3171]

Great

[@peterbryan6146]

Hi mate thanks for the video I am going to attempt this job it's a Vauxhall Astra 2.0 Cdti 2011 basically same engine but mine has a stop start function... So is the seal still the same for my car?

[@TayouTroy]

Peter Bryan Hi, I’m not sure if the removal of the other parts would be the same as the insignia but the rubber seal would be same. It may seems intimidated at first but trust me it’s not. Do it on a sunny day and start it early as it does takes a bit of time. All the best.

[@peterbryan6146]

Troy I have started it today cracked the top shock absorber bolt ok the second one is stuck on solid will have to try and lend or but a impact gun haha the joys Unless you had my sane problem in doing the shock 2 bolts?

[@TayouTroy]

Peter Bryan my shock bolt were ok to take off. Have you tried wd40 on the bolts.

[@peterbryan6146]

Troy I got the top one of but that was extremely tight.. The bottom one is very tight obviously with all the rust and dirt.. Did you break the bolt loose first? before putting a spanner on the opposite bolt as they spin without spanner on other bolt.. All so did you put a lot of force when you had to hammer the thread out? From that lower arm as I have removed the bolt and need to hammer it out seems like that's pretty solid to. Troy I am a DIY mechanic like yourself so considering its lockdown have a lot of time on my hands to try tackle it haha

[@peterbryan6146]

Hey tayou Troy I finally cracked the suspension bolt haha needed a blow torch it was that seized on! I have took drive shaft out and lowered exhaust etc undone all the sump bolts besides the two hidden bolts between flywheel. I bought the long t40 150mm tool... But turns out my 2 hidden bolts are t45 not t40 so I will have to wait for the t45 150mm to come from eBay so had to stop... Is breaking the sump of hard? All so when putting sump back on tricky?

[@RP69800]

hello, how did you pass the T40 torx key despite with the tool you said? I can’t do it, did you press by forcing on the gearbox? help me please, a big thanks to you.

[@TayouTroy]

Ravy Preap can you explain a bit more? Are you talking about the 2 torx hidden bolts on the gearbox side?

[@RP69800]

Thank you for having answered, yes the 2 torx located next to the gearbox, the 2 torx T40, I bought the tool you have advised, should put a tool and force between the gearbox and the pan oil? excuse me for my English I’m Thai and again thank you are a great help

[@TayouTroy]

Ravy Preap if your gearbox is manual transmission and has the 2 hole cut out slot. You need to rotate the flywheel slowly by placing a winch on the bottom pulley. Then rotate the engine while looking through the torx cutout for a notch that is on the flywheel. Go to time 13:50 in the video you will see the winch on the pulley to rotate the engine to see the notch in the flywheel.

[@RP69800]

ok if I understand correctly, we need to turn the flywheel a little manually to have access? thank you

[@TayouTroy]

@@RP69800 Hi, Yes that's correct.

[@andreayoung7390]

Thank you.

[@cameronh3767]

What drill bit and type you use to drill the bell housing anyone ??? Thanks

[@TayouTroy]

A carbide burr is better for grinding out the hole needed. Or any big metal drill bit.

[@cameronh3767]

@@TayouTroy thankyou sir , may I ask is that a bit that will just go in a cordless drill. Any info on size hole or photo of your one appreciate your reply loved the vid

[@cameronh3767]

@@TayouTroy also sorry me again haha , to use the burr wouldn't you need to be able to get to the side/edge ? But there isn't a gap is there ??

[@TayouTroy]

@@cameronh3767 you could tap a hole using a metal drill bit, then use a burr to ream out the hole. Check this link for a photo of the hole reamed out. www.cameraloops.com/articles/tutorials/how-to-replace-vauxhall-insignia-oil-pickup-gasket-insignia-low-oil-pressure-warning-fix-r51/

[@cameronh3767]

@@TayouTroy thankyou mate , so like drill pilot hole then burr out so to make sure don't end up hitting the wrong thing , is it aliminium the box and is it very thick....like unsure not to to drill and hit the flywheel or sommet

[@shakatali9868]

Great video mate been waiting for one like this one question when u moved fly wheel by the crank bolt did that knock timing get off or did u mark it thanks

[@TayouTroy]

Hi, Thanks. That’s a good question. I’m not sure as I don't know much about the electronics of the timing and sensors. The guys on the insignia-drivers.uk forum said I should rotate the pully. Also the Hynes manual states rotate the flywheel. I did not undo any of the timing belts so I’m guessing rotating the crank pully would operate similar to the starter motor turning the flywheel, I could be wrong. That’s a good point. Definitely put a mark on the crank pully position just incase. If I should have to do that gasket again I will mark the crank pully position before I rotate it, then when all is finished, rotate the pully back to its original state. Also, It's a good idea to disconnect the car's battery. I had the car radio on which drained the battery flat and I had to clear some low voltage fault codes with ODB tool. Good luck. Regards

[@stephenlloyd7981]

Got a quote from Vauxhall they never heard of this repair quoted me 944 to do the work but coz they never heard of it 212 to do 2 hours diagnosis first. Can you fix Mine please?top job by the way

[@TayouTroy]

Stephen Lloyd, Hi I’m not a proper mechanic more of a diy. If the transmission has the cutout for the 2 hard to reach bolts and you’re in London I’m happy to help you replacing the seal. Yep main dealer do charge a lot to replace the seal due to the amount of time it takes. You could also try smaller mechanic shops, they’re usually far cheaper. Search on gumtree for mechanic shops. Thanks.