whitestu
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| posted on 13/10/07 at 07:42 AM |
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Phase 3 Focus Blacktop Zetec Sump & Starter
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
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stevebubs
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| posted on 13/10/07 at 08:26 AM |
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I sued an Angle Grinder to grind off the excess on my mondeo sump..
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nib1980
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| posted on 13/10/07 at 08:51 AM |
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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 
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whitestu
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| posted on 13/10/07 at 10:04 AM |
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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
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SeaBass
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| posted on 13/10/07 at 04:18 PM |
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Mine did involve taking some material off the join. The joint at that point is about 15mm wide so it shouldn't start leaking...
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whitestu
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| posted on 13/10/07 at 04:20 PM |
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That's good to hear - it looks as though it might need 5-10mm off to allow it to fit.
Stu
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whitestu
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| posted on 14/10/07 at 11:03 AM |
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It fits now, after a bit more grinding.
Hope it won't leak!
Stu
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stevebubs
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| posted on 14/10/07 at 11:12 AM |
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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
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