Well peep's
I went into the garage at 10am this morning,removed the 1.8 zetec and fitted my newly purchased 2.0.
By 2.30 pm it was running lovely.I do however have an issue with the starter
that i would like the font of all knowlege
to please consider.
I am using a pinto starter with 14mm spacers to give it the correct throw but it is sitting hard against the side of the 1.6 escort sump.Do you all
think this will be ok,or should i look for a different starter?
Also i need some 3mm steel plate to make a sump guard,can anyone point me in the direction of a cheapish supplier in the north east?
many thanks,
andy
the Metal Supermarket on Team Valley is a decent metal supplier, ive used them numerous times over the years.
Roman House 269d, Queensway South, Team Valley Trading Estate,
Gateshead,
Tyne & Wear,
NE11 0SD
Telephone: 0191-487 2144
Fax: 0191-487 2155
the sump does need to be modified really it needs a section cutting out to the side and a plate welding inside the sump to allow clearance. You will
find that the starter is actually sitting at a slight angle due to it fouling the sump. This could cause excessive pressure on the starter bearings or
the ring gear.
I have been involved in 2 zetec engine transplants and both needed this doing albeit they where mondeo sumps. The only difference between the two is
the depth.
Sorry to harp on have you baffled the sump to account for the different orientation and prevent oil surge ? starvation ?
If the clearance is so 'nearly right' that they just about fit, could you not 'modify' the sump with the large persuader?
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Originally posted by Red16
the Metal Supermarket on Team Valley is a decent metal supplier, ive used them numerous times over the years.
Roman House 269d, Queensway South, Team Valley Trading Estate,
Gateshead,
Tyne & Wear,
NE11 0SD
Telephone: 0191-487 2144
Fax: 0191-487 2155