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LeonN

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My m42's sump is to low.
« on: December 29, 2009, 01:48:03 PM »
Well realy my sump is the same as all the rest but it is to low for my aplecation. The engion is from a uk e30is and is going into my 7 style car. Problem is I need to take 25mm off the sump. I work in an enganeering shop so choping and replaiting wuld be a diddle and replasing the drain plug canot be hard. Fit some baffles two.
Is this going to upset the oil fead? Also the way I see it taking that of the sump although decreesing the sump capasatey will not oulter the oil level if less oil is yoused. Am I right?

Can or has it been dun and haw?

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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2009, 03:24:18 PM »
Quote from: LeonN;83812
Well realy my sump is the same as all the rest but it is to low for my aplecation. The engion is from a uk e30is and is going into my 7 style car. Problem is I need to take 25mm off the sump. I work in an enganeering shop so choping and replaiting wuld be a diddle and replasing the drain plug canot be hard. Fit some baffles two.
Is this going to upset the oil fead? Also the way I see it taking that of the sump although decreesing the sump capasatey will not oulter the oil level if less oil is yoused. Am I right?

Can or has it been dun and haw?

Leon

I am sory for my spelling but I am dyslexic. Please forgive me.


1. What's a 7 style car?
2. Are you related to Alton?
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« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2009, 03:42:44 PM »
dont know who Alton is. maybe but i do not think so.

a 7 style car. like a lotus 7 or a catrham or westfield. though i am adapting the criss gibss plans and building my car from scratch.


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« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2009, 03:55:38 PM »
i have now found out i need to take some off the side of my sump.

i know that a custom sumps can be made but wot must i take into consideration.