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Zetec/cvh sump baffling
cliftyhanger - 3/6/12 at 10:26 AM

having searched here and elsewhere I am now scratching my head wondering what to do.
I have the CVH sump, tweeked to it fits the zetec with the correct pickup. Now, what should I do to baffle it. The car will see trackday use, but probably not reach the lateral g-forces encountered with most kits (it is going in a Triumph Spitfire) however, I want to avoid any potential issues. So, any nice, simple instructions ideally with pics? Pleeeese

Ta
Clive


cliftyhanger - 3/6/12 at 10:32 AM

NB
Just seen this Ford Sierra 1.8 CVH Sump & pick up Pipe for Zetec Conversion For RWD , NO RUST | eBay
and my sump has not got the fitted plate. I presume it is a factory item?
Would making one similar, maybe with a couple of vertical plates, be suitable?


big_wasa - 3/6/12 at 10:46 AM

All the 1.8 cvh sumps Ive played with have that baffle. Its spot welded in place and not easy to remove.

Christ is that what they are fetching these days ?


cliftyhanger - 3/6/12 at 11:17 AM

Don't fret, mine was rather cheaper!

I am a bit miffed that it is missing. Still, should be easy to re-create. Was thinking of adding plates that almost reach the bottom of the sump (corners cut off etc) to create a "box" around the pickup. Not too close though, and try to shape the large plate to direct oil into the "box"


mark chandler - 3/6/12 at 02:41 PM

Horizontal baffles stop surge, vertical ones only work with trap doors!