V6 ENGINE TRAY is there an easy way to refit

Caskin · 16th March 2019, 15:18

I'm due to carry out an oil filter and oil change on my V6.As I'm forced to do it on ramps the most frustrating part of the job (from my point of view) is refitting the engine tray.
laying on my back trying to balance it on my knees etc and attempt to get the screws in and secure, really does do my head in.
is there an easy way to fit the tray back in place,or even better as the drain plug plus filter is at the back of the engine is there any way I could partially remove, wedge it in place, and carry out the oil and filter change that way??(just a thought)
Just in case of problems I do have a full set of quality replacements screws and clips.

Bullnose75 · 16th March 2019, 16:33

Refitting undertray on my Tourer up on ramps I always slot the front edge of tray up where it sits on lip of the front bit of car then lift rear of undertray,fit rear most screws first and then work my way forward.
Helps having long arms but never had a problem refitting mine
Paul

suzublu · 16th March 2019, 16:41

I balance mine on a trolley jack, lift into position, & fit screws loosely until all in position, then tighten

Mind you, I've changed all mine to 8mm screws and spire nuts, makes it easier then with a socket

chris75 · 16th March 2019, 18:53

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Originally Posted by Bullnose75

Refitting undertray on my Tourer up on ramps I always slot the front edge of tray up where it sits on lip of the front bit of car then lift rear of undertray,fit rear most screws first and then work my way forward.
Paul

This works for me too

I shove the tray under the car then lie down next to it so I can lift the front into place , then as above .

16th March 2019, 15:18	#1
Caskin Gets stuck in Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plymouth Posts: 809 Thanks: 472 Thanked 116 Times in 85 Posts	V6 ENGINE TRAY is there an easy way to refit I'm due to carry out an oil filter and oil change on my V6.As I'm forced to do it on ramps the most frustrating part of the job (from my point of view) is refitting the engine tray. laying on my back trying to balance it on my knees etc and attempt to get the screws in and secure, really does do my head in. is there an easy way to fit the tray back in place,or even better as the drain plug plus filter is at the back of the engine is there any way I could partially remove, wedge it in place, and carry out the oil and filter change that way??(just a thought) Just in case of problems I do have a full set of quality replacements screws and clips. __________________ Why weather the storm when you can learn to dance in the rain. Jobs done: Purchased 52 plate V6 connie Wedgewood blue,one owner,42000 on clock ,Virtually pristine.2017 service,new Goodyear tyres,Discs and pads all round,new battery,New cam and timing belts (3rd fitting in life of car),plus full normal service.exhaust 2016.First mod was to bonnet catch .Latest mod,triple heart pace maker. All brake lines changed for copper, all brake hoses changed for Pagid hoses.

16th March 2019, 16:33	#2
Bullnose75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 V6 LPG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Colchester Posts: 210 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 39 Posts	Refitting undertray on my Tourer up on ramps I always slot the front edge of tray up where it sits on lip of the front bit of car then lift rear of undertray,fit rear most screws first and then work my way forward. Helps having long arms but never had a problem refitting mine Paul

16th March 2019, 16:41	#3
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,922 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I balance mine on a trolley jack, lift into position, & fit screws loosely until all in position, then tighten Mind you, I've changed all mine to 8mm screws and spire nuts, makes it easier then with a socket