keith2lp
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| posted on 15/7/07 at 05:46 PM |
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Duratec Sump
Hi
I am in the process of changing from a Pinto to a Duratec in my Velocity.
I have worked out that I can get enough ground clearance with the standard sump as the Velocity has a taller bonnet.
Will I be ok with this or do I need to change it due to the conversion to RWD.
Thanks
Keith
[Edited on 15/7/07 by keith2lp]
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ScotJebus
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| posted on 15/7/07 at 06:43 PM |
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i dont think that you need to change the sump because of the change of oriantation, unless its baffled then you would have to change them around, or
maybe add baffles so prevent the oil starvation, not sure on this for the duratec engines, dont think pintos or zetec have any problems.
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muzchap
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| posted on 15/7/07 at 09:06 PM |
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Hi mate,
I 'WOULD' change the sump.
The duratec is mounted the opposite way in a road car and the sump is designed to slosh the oil from the back of the engine to the front (in the sump)
- or vice versa can't remember 
when you put in a kitcar it goes from end to end - leaving the very real possibility of oil starvation.
I know it's a ballache - but spending a few hundred quid now will definitely save you in the long-run.
You might also need to modify your oil pickup pipe.
When I built my zetec - I put a baffled, reduced height sump in from the Westfield parts department - it's been perfect.
Just 'my' opinion for what its worth
Cheers,
Murray
[Edited on 15/7/07 by muzchap]
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joscorstjens
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| posted on 15/7/07 at 09:17 PM |
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While we're on the subject: in which cars model/make/year can I find a duratec?
tia
jos
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Tim 45
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| posted on 15/7/07 at 09:18 PM |
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I would try either making one or try
this
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Fatboy Dave
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| posted on 15/7/07 at 10:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by joscorstjens
While we're on the subject: in which cars model/make/year can I find a duratec?
tia
jos
Mk3 Mondeos, 2001 onwards in the UK.
Dave
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Stu16v
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| posted on 15/7/07 at 11:24 PM |
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quote:
The duratec is mounted the opposite way in a road car and the sump is designed to slosh the oil from the back of the engine to the front (in the sump)
- or vice versa can't remember
Unless it came out of a Mazda MX5...
[Edited on 15/7/07 by Stu16v]
Dont just build it.....make it!
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CairB
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| posted on 16/7/07 at 12:03 PM |
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Here's a steel one I made earlier.
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There are some other photos in my photo area in the Duratec installation folder.
Cheers,
Colin
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