garage19
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posted on 8/6/04 at 07:53 AM |
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Shortening Ally Sump?
I have an alloy zetec sump that a friend needs shortening and baffeling.
I was just wondering if anyone has found a true locost way of doing this yet.
An expensive sump from raceline/dunnell (£250+) is simply out of the question so I thought I would try the collective ingenuity of this forum ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
To start you off, my first thougts were a bent and rivetted bottom section sealed with an epoxy resin???
Thanks,
Doug.
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JAG
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posted on 8/6/04 at 08:13 AM |
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I found someone to weld mine for precisely £10.
I cut it down and made the new bottom then took it along and watched as he welded it, slipped him a tenner for his troubles
He welds for his work and did it as a 'foreigner'
Justin
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Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
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andyps
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posted on 8/6/04 at 11:42 AM |
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I have been wondering about welding something up from sheet steel to replace the alloy one - need to ensure good flat mating surfaces of course.
Andy
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Mave
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posted on 8/6/04 at 04:55 PM |
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Tiger had a nice alloy cast low sump for their ERA cars on Stoneleigh. Cost "only" 150 pounds, and looked good.
But I'm also looking for a cheaper alternative though.....
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