oil sump removal

[Cam]

I own a 1999 model audi a4 1.8t quattro.
I need to remove the sump as oil pressure warning light is flashing. According to haynes repair manual a engine hoist is needed to do this job. Does anyone know if it is possible to remove sump without a engine hoist. Any advice etc would be appreciated.

[Metro]

I know the A3 1.8t engine is just a case of axel stands/ramp to get to it underneath, very simple, Haynes manuals tend to over do things, take the sump guard off and take a look under your car, I'm 99% sure it will be the same. There's a thread on sump removal on an s3 on here, check it out.

[Metro]

S3 Sump Removal and Refit (with pics)

[Cam]

Thanks for your reply. it looks similar but would also like to hear from someone who has removed sump from 1999 a4 quattro as i dont want to start the job then realise i havent got the correct equipement.

[Bradderz_1988]

You need to lift the engine off the engine mounts, remove full front end and snub mount and jack/lift the engine to allow the sump to pass over the subframe iirc have done it on a 1.8 ADR which is basically the same but none turbo, A3 is a lot easier as the engine is transverse.

[Cam]

Did you lift the engine with a trolley jack or engine hoist?

[Byzan Pics]

1.8T Sludge issues!! Can it be done without taking the engine out? Yes

[Cam]

please explain how

[S4_dan]

Click on the purple writing and it will tell you how!

[Bradderz_1988]

Well I had the car on a two post and used a transmission jack minus the cradle to jack the engine on the a/c pump mounting bracket which gave enough clearance to remove the sump.

[Cam]

Thankyou for your help

[Metro]

I apologize for bad info mate, same thing happened with mine, red oil can of doom! Guess I should have looked into it first! Good luck with the repair!