Hi friends,
a question: how hight from ground is your sump and gearbox? Mine is 70 mm and yours? I am not happy with this hight but I think there is nothing I
can do. So just a couriosity
[Edited on 4/7/07 by Rudy]
3 inches to the dent in the sump from when it was 2!!!
I think mine is about 2 inches, which is only about 50 mm, so If you are worried I am 20 mm more worried
Hi Rudy,
Mine is almost the same, 75 mm.
I've lifted the engine as high as possible, my TB's just don't touch the engine cover.
I've put an Ertalon piece between the engine mount and the frame
ciao-JP
My zetec sump (1800) is about the same,the main depth is on the axle though so it rises with speed bumps......i do have to be carefull though.
I'm planning a sump mod later in the year if not sooner to make the sump pan level with the bell house on the gearbox.
Rescued attachment sump 72mm clearance.jpg
I'm hoping to end up like thisImage deleted by owner
JP, whats an "Ertalon"... might need one to raise mine up a bit...
The Zetec I bought [and haven't fitted yet] is from a 2000 Focus and as standard, the sump looks about as low as it could be - i.e pretty much
level with the bellhousing.
Is there any reason why people don't use this sump instead of modifying one - I guess as it is designed for FWD it may not have baffles in the
right place.
Stu
The 2000 focus engine is a different engine from the mondeo/escort zetec.
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The 2000 focus engine is a different engine from the mondeo/escort zetec
I've got 90mm under the sump but only by making the front of the car ride quite high by having lots of preload on the front shocks.... Makes the
car a little skittish...
Trouble is Norf London is splattered with speed bumps and they don't seem to have read the regulations very well. I'm actually quite tempted
to go and measure one particular bump- I'm sure its more like 140mm high.... Grrrrrrr.....
Oh well, my winter project is a dry sump system (once I've saved up enough dough for the Pace pump).... Then I can drop the front of the car by
about 30mm and keep the 90mm clearance....
Thankyou,
so my hight is on average. I am using regular mondeo inlet manifold ,if I use 4 trottle bodyes I could rise up the engine 15mm without cut the
bonnet, however for the moment I will do nothing.
Mine will also hanging around 75 mm.
Grtz
Mine to, on a pinto that is. I dont feel so worried about mine now.
Rudy,
I has similar problems. I hasd a 1.8 Escort Sump. Have just had it shortened by Avondale Welding 01454 228889. The syump is now 150mm deep but
retains the same volume of oil. he used the old bottom at the back as a baffle. I have pictures in my section. Hope this helps.
Ian
Your sump looks nice.
I already use a "shortened" sump, but there is little leaks, so I am thinking to build another (better) and a little "short"