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Phase 3 Focus Blacktop Zetec Sump & Starter
whitestu - 13/10/07 at 07:42 AM

I've come across a problem with my CVH to Zetec conversion.

The CVH starter motor won't clear the 2 piece Focus sump without taking some of the flange off between the two parts of the sump.

Has anyone had this issue and found a solution?

I know I can swap the sump, but was hoping for to find a smaller [i.e. thinner] starter motor that will fit.

Cheers

Stu

stevebubs - 13/10/07 at 08:26 AM

I sued an Angle Grinder to grind off the excess on my mondeo sump..

nib1980 - 13/10/07 at 08:51 AM

quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
I sued an Angle Grinder to grind off the excess on my mondeo sump..


wow you can sue and angle grinder into work, cool

whitestu - 13/10/07 at 10:04 AM

quote:

I sued an Angle Grinder to grind off the excess on my mondeo sump..


Did that involve grinding the flange where the alloy and steel bits of the sump join?

I'm concerned that if I grind enough for the starter to fit, the sump will leak.

Cheers

Stu

SeaBass - 13/10/07 at 04:18 PM

Mine did involve taking some material off the join. The joint at that point is about 15mm wide so it shouldn't start leaking...

whitestu - 13/10/07 at 04:20 PM

That's good to hear - it looks as though it might need 5-10mm off to allow it to fit.

Stu

whitestu - 14/10/07 at 11:03 AM

It fits now, after a bit more grinding.

Hope it won't leak!

Stu

stevebubs - 14/10/07 at 11:12 AM

quote:
Originally posted by whitestu
quote:

I sued an Angle Grinder to grind off the excess on my mondeo sump..


Did that involve grinding the flange where the alloy and steel bits of the sump join?

I'm concerned that if I grind enough for the starter to fit, the sump will leak.

Cheers

Stu


Yep