Apologies for resurrecting a very old thread.


I have a Westfield with a Cosworth 2WD fitted, and I have a new low profile sump to go on. Without any crossmember, the job should be a piece of cake (!). However, there is one aspect that I'm unsure about, and that is relating to the sandwich plate between the engine and gearbox.


Having looked under the car for the first time today, I see that the plate is very close to the end of the sump, and I was wondering whether there's enough room for the sump to clear it. I can imagine a bit of angling of the sump would be possible, especially removing it, but when it comes to fitting the new sump, is it a straight fit?
I can imagine the half-moon seal might become dislodged when angling the sump back on. I attach a picture of the offending item. I note on Char1ie's picture in this thread that there isn't a sandwich plate fitted.


I also noted that the sandwich plate isn't the correct one, probably from a Pinto, as the holes don't seem to line up with the gearbox bellhousing.


Many thanks for your help in advance.


Richard