kenton
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posted on 26/6/09 at 07:55 PM |
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Viento engine mount mod
I'd noticed that the exhaust manifold was lower where it exits through the side panel, compared to where it was originally. I thought the engine
mount rubbers had compressed, however on closer inspection the engine mounts had bent by the block bolt-holes. I've straightened the mounts and
added a cross-member that runs under the engine supporting the mounts.
Rescued attachment IMG_6225.JPG
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clairetoo
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posted on 26/6/09 at 07:59 PM |
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Is it me , or is that sump really that close to the ground
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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speedyxjs
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posted on 26/6/09 at 08:18 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by clairetoo
Is it me , or is that sump really that close to the ground
Thats what i was thinking
How much clearance do you have kenton?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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kenton
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posted on 26/6/09 at 08:20 PM |
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I have about 4" clearance. My girlfriend bless her often says when we arrive at a speed hump "shall i get out"
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stevegough
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posted on 26/6/09 at 09:15 PM |
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Sorry, gotta take issue with that 4" - on the photo it looks like an inch and a half max. - Or is it trick photography?
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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clairetoo
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posted on 26/6/09 at 09:21 PM |
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4 inch's - looks more like 4 centimeters
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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kenton
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posted on 26/6/09 at 09:50 PM |
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The front wheels are part way down the slope out of the doorway so sump looks lower than it actually is.
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Paul (Notts)
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posted on 27/6/09 at 09:27 AM |
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Any pics of the engine mounts and where they were bending..
Paul
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jacko
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posted on 3/7/09 at 07:57 PM |
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How do you drain the oil the plug looks half way up the sump?
Jacko
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darrens
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posted on 4/7/09 at 09:49 AM |
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I did exactly the same mod after I broke an engine mount at Croft.
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