MattCraneCustoms
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| posted on 21/1/07 at 10:12 PM |
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Dimensions for a Zetec Sump
Hi All,
I have a 2l Blacktop zetec, and Im about to cut the sump, however I haven't a car to put it in. So can anyone tell me how much I have to shorten
it by? I've taken the black steel section off, but havent found any definitive measurements anywhere.
Thanks,
Matt
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brycheiniog
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| posted on 21/1/07 at 10:28 PM |
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These pictures might help you:
http://www.scholarengines.co.uk/Lowline%20sump.htm
Jonathan
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rjs
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| posted on 21/1/07 at 10:28 PM |
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this sites interesting
www.toyne.org.uk/zetec-fitment.html
but no i cant see any sizes on that either.
ive got a 1.8 silver top & can measure the sump in the morning if thats any help ?
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MattCraneCustoms
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| posted on 21/1/07 at 10:39 PM |
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yeah if you could it would be great, though the silver top has a one piece sump? So i'd have to deduct my alloy section from your measurement,
but thats cool.
Thanks
Matt
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snippy
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| posted on 21/1/07 at 11:37 PM |
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I have a one piece zetec sump, just had it altered. It`s about 15 1/2 cms deep now its been cut. Scholars website mentions they chop their sumps to a
depth of 16cm.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 12:22 AM |
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Think I lopped a pretty much a straight inch off it...
Drop me a U2U to remind me and I'll measure it tomorrow for you.
Stephen
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rjs
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 08:32 AM |
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hi
just had a look at mine best i can tell it is about 16.5cm ish . so it does look like some where round there is right .
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TangoMan
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 02:51 PM |
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I cut mine to 6 inches deep from the mating face. It lines up exactly with the bottom of the bellhousing so would seem ideal.
If you go shorter than this you risk smashing you bellhousing if you find a hump.
I know smashing your sump is not ideal but I would rather that than tear the gearbox off as the repair will be easier.
Summer's here!!!!
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bob
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 03:01 PM |
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I tries to copy the scholar sump and milled the bottom off a 2 litre sump at 165mm,the problem now is i am having trouble finding anyone who can tig
who can be bothered to play with it.
 
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bob
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 03:02 PM |
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and again
 
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whitestu
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| posted on 22/1/07 at 03:30 PM |
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Get a Focus sump - no need to chop it then.
Stu
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stevebubs
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 11:59 PM |
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These pics may help
ignore my shoddy brazing!
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stevebubs
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| posted on 24/1/07 at 12:11 AM |
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165mm was the consensus when I asked way back wehn.
Ended up taking the rational approach of chopping it to match the profile of the Type 9 bellhousing.
FWIW, getting the steel bit off the ali was a bitch of a job on my engine - that ford black sealant does a seriously good job - and you have to remove
the steel bit before you can remove the pickup which prevents you removing the ali part.
The black stuff did such and impressive job I bought a tube of it to stick the sump back together. 2 and bit years on and no leaks....
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stevebubs
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| posted on 24/1/07 at 12:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bob
I tries to copy the scholar sump and milled the bottom off a 2 litre sump at 165mm,the problem now is i am having trouble finding anyone who can tig
who can be bothered to play with it.
Try the Local College....
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