sky12042
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 08:20 PM |
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Sump replacement advise.
I'm replacing my sump on the red top with a low line sump, so I need to remove the pick up pipe, now question is when I refit the new pipe It
will be empty.
So do I
1 hand crank it a little to get some oil up the pipe
2 take the ht leads of the plugs and crank it over abit
3 it will be fine, so start as normal
I do have a oil warning light but not pressure gauge
Any advice welcome.
Andy.
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JAG
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 08:30 PM |
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Once you've rebuilt the engine take the plugs out and spin the engine on the starter until you see some oil pressure or the light goes out.
Then put the plugs back in and start as usual - I did this with my engine after a sump and pick-up pipe change and it's done 9000+ miles since
[Edited on 2/6/12 by JAG]
Justin
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sky12042
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| posted on 2/6/12 at 10:03 PM |
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Cheers mate.
I'll try that tomorrow.
Andy.
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stevegough
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| posted on 3/6/12 at 06:33 AM |
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What are you using for the sump? The standard C20XE (alloy) one or a 8v steel one? I have the latter, and even shortened I still only get 2 and a
half inches of ground clearance!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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sky12042
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| posted on 3/6/12 at 08:50 AM |
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Currently have 8v steel one with about 2" clearance, got hold of a 2nd hand zukspeed manta type sump. So should gain an extra inch or so.
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stevegough
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| posted on 3/6/12 at 02:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sky12042
Currently have 8v steel one with about 2" clearance, got hold of a 2nd hand zukspeed manta type sump. So should gain an extra inch or so.
Do you mean YUKspeed? The winged Manta sump is supposed to be a good way forward - just a bit rare and expensive. Let me know what ground clearance
you get with it on?
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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sky12042
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| posted on 3/6/12 at 03:38 PM |
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Yeah sorry yuk, typo. Was going to fit today but the rain has put me off, so will try again tomorrow. And will let you know what clearance I get.
Andy.
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