4JB1 timing case gasket replacement

[4jb1rodeo95]

Gday i have a leaking timing case to block gasket, wondering if the sump has to be removed to get the case off?
cheers alex

[isuzurob]

yes, best to remove the motor from the vechile, remove sump and complete front off the motor

[turnturn]

I agree with Rob as this is what I did when I had the same issue.

There are people who claim to have done it without removing the engine though (personally I wouldn't try it).

I also did my front and rear crankshaft seals while the engine was out.