craig_thomas
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| posted on 29/2/12 at 08:48 PM |
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chopped sump
have a chopped sump on my ford 2.0 dohc (sierra) for clearance. is there anything i can do to replace the oil capacity i have lost.
i am worried the engine may not have enough as the dipstick is irrelevant now.
cheers
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HowardB
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| posted on 29/2/12 at 08:50 PM |
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the normal route is to make it wider, by adding wings,.. other than that, change to a remote oil filter and use very long hoses 
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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bonzoronnie
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| posted on 29/2/12 at 09:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by HowardB
the normal route is to make it wider, by adding wings.
+1
Sometimes it is possible to extend over the shallow part of the sump to allow increased capacity.
Your dipstick is still VERY relevant, it has the maximum mark on it.
Many engines do not like to be filled above the maximum mark, don't be tempted to stick an extra .5 to 1 litre of oil in to compensate for the
reduced capacity of oil, likely to cause no end of problems 
[Edited on 29/2/12 by bonzoronnie]
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silverback
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| posted on 29/2/12 at 09:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by craig_thomas
have a chopped sump on my ford 2.0 dohc (sierra) for clearance. is there anything i can do to replace the oil capacity i have lost.
i am worried the engine may not have enough as the dipstick is irrelevant now.
cheers
Have a look on this site RHOCaR
It shows you what to do and how to extend your oil capacity.
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bi22le
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| posted on 29/2/12 at 11:21 PM |
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If starvation of oil is your concern then fit an accusump.
It will increase capacity and greatly reduce the chance of oil pressure drop.
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