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can you lay a engine on its side? ?

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Old 29-01-2014, 03:37 PM
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Default can you lay a engine on its side? ?
I want to clean and paint my sump but I havent got an engine stand, so can stand it on its side without causing any damage ???
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Old 29-01-2014, 04:22 PM
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yes, just be careful your not doing damage or bend anything when you put it on its side like your dipstick for example and dont forget to empty the oil FIRST.
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Yeah theres not alot on it, and iv drained the oil out
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Old 29-01-2014, 04:28 PM
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Of course you can , subaru have been doing it for years. ; )
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Just make sure you have plenty of rags and maybe some plastic down just in case.
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Thanks for the replies lads
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Should be absolutely fine as long as you dont kick it over

I would be more worried about not standing it up properly,like denting the sump upwards.
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