auzziejim
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| posted on 21/10/06 at 05:40 PM |
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pinto sump
im in need of a shortened pinto sump but (and here's the catch) it must be cheap. im totally broke due to various things and need a sump that
doesnt leak so i can run my engine, tune the carbs and set the timing etc etc
please help 
cheers
james
[Edited on 21/10/06 by auzziejim]
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JackNco
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| posted on 21/10/06 at 06:01 PM |
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how cheaps cheap?
Tiger do a zetec sump for 180+Vat i think so i assume a pinto would be around the same, if you find cheaper ide be VERY interested!
John
Some people are worried about the difference between right and wrong. I'm worried about the difference between wrong and fun.
O'Rourke, P.J. (1989), Holidays in hell. London (Picador)
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Peteff
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| posted on 21/10/06 at 06:27 PM |
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If it's not on the road put a standard one on till you get it sorted then shorten it when you are ready. My pinto sump is not shortened and
doesn't cause any problems and there are some mighty speed bumps round here. I have about 4" of clearance under the sump.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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andyace
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| posted on 21/10/06 at 07:32 PM |
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EBay
They come up on ebay often, expect to pay around £100 though. Currently :
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ford-escort-rs2000-mk1-2-alloy-sump_W0QQitemZ320037871832QQihZ011QQcategoryZ21654QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RS-ALLOY-SUMP-AND-PICK-UP_W0QQitemZ170040478293QQihZ007QQcategoryZ27377QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RS2000-MEXICO-MKII-ALLOY-SUMP_W0QQitemZ320040089659QQihZ011QQcategoryZ27377QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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dave r
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| posted on 21/10/06 at 08:09 PM |
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have a word with bill on the rhocar site
he is local to you, and does a good job
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flak monkey
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| posted on 21/10/06 at 08:38 PM |
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I chopped my own and got a mate (a coded welder) to tig weld it up for a tenner. If you make the bits go up a small local fabrication place and get
the to weld it up. If you go and speak to the right person they will do it while you wait (took my mate no more than 5mins to weld mine).
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Pdlewis
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| posted on 21/10/06 at 09:03 PM |
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How much is cheap? I have one on my 1.6 ive just taken out but not sure how much to let it go for
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JackNco
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| posted on 21/10/06 at 09:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
I chopped my own and got a mate (a coded welder) to tig weld it up for a tenner. If you make the bits go up a small local fabrication place and get
the to weld it up. If you go and speak to the right person they will do it while you wait (took my mate no more than 5mins to weld mine).
David
Dunno if i keep missin u on msn or what. how did u measure up how much to chop off?
Some people are worried about the difference between right and wrong. I'm worried about the difference between wrong and fun.
O'Rourke, P.J. (1989), Holidays in hell. London (Picador)
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auzziejim
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| posted on 21/10/06 at 09:09 PM |
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well i welded my own but the sump plug then got threaded so i had a failed attempt at rectifying the situation with the sump in situ but its now
totally fubar  my own fault i know.
iv seen the rs alloy ones but in not keen seeing as imo the alloy will crack on impact and steel will more likely dent or bend.
pd lewis let me know a price and i will let you know
cheers
james
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flak monkey
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| posted on 21/10/06 at 09:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JackNco
Dunno if i keep missin u on msn or what. how did u measure up how much to chop off?
I measured from the centre of the input shaft of the gearbox to the bottom of the bellhousing. Then worked out how much to chop off the sump - pretty
simple to do.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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JackNco
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| posted on 21/10/06 at 10:23 PM |
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seems like one of these things thats easier said than done. but its a route i may look in to. im sure i can get it welded up pretty cheap.
Some people are worried about the difference between right and wrong. I'm worried about the difference between wrong and fun.
O'Rourke, P.J. (1989), Holidays in hell. London (Picador)
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Duncan Mould
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 posted on 27/10/06 at 10:27 PM |
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shortened sump
I have shortened several pinto sumps in the rhocar fraternity as all 7 replicas suffer from ground clearance problems and find the operation to be
relativly simple. I even add a small bunker on the side to aid oil capacity and have had no leaks so far.
I usually charge £30 and I will even spray it BLACK!
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Peteff
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| posted on 27/10/06 at 10:33 PM |
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Is that your real name?
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Duncan Mould
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 09:16 AM |
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sumps
yes do I need a Code name?
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Peteff
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 09:26 AM |
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No
that one's perfect. It reminded me of something I saw on ebay,
Duncan molds , American spelling though.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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HAL 1
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| posted on 30/10/06 at 07:01 PM |
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There's one on e-bay now, look for item number 250043229598
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