I've PM'd Phil the link already, I just didn't want to ruin this thread with irrelevance .

 

That was very relevent Mike, its a monumental day, i was having a really bad day until i read the link PM'd

 

if it's about them adjustable top mounts, i think i remember the thread

but back to the question at hand, far be it for me to sound like i'm kicking someone when they are down, but that nut welded to the sides does look a very pikey way to do thing

i'm not familiar with gated sumps from other manufacturers but i'm assuming they use a more industry standard method of fixing than that?

 

picture explains better

 

It explains how it got in, but how on earth did that hole get created in the mesh ? It's not like there's a ninja turtle in there bashing it's way through

 

Whatever you do do not throw anything of mine in the bin please.

Steve

 

all i can think is the oil pump sucked it against the strainer and the sharp edge of the broken pin wore its way through the mesh the bottom of the sump below the strainer looks like it has been shot blasted where the little fooker was bouncing off it getting a run up at the strainer mesh !!! i guess im just lucky pmsl

 

do you want him to cut it up first then throw it in the bin ??? lol

 

Poor moonstone panicking he sounds like 4i now
your sump would work ok steve if it had a proper gated baffle system at the moment it is just a big empty box clearly designed to maximise oil surge
flannigin has a cheap one for sale

 

well fit one then and stop whining about it lol

Steve

 

It's alright you saying that but all these bits add up and then it will be you whining like a 4i about the bill
Good news though your sump plug is ok

 

are you sure you can afford it mate as i have heard they are Ł1000 !!! rofl

 

All you need to do is tell me how much and i will arrange payment.....thats how it works

Steve

 

Steve

 

I'd sooner pay 1k for one of mine that 1 pound for one like yours
the sump is the only part of your engine that you didn't get from That Toan the fookin moan

 

My car was a road car, however I never had any problems when cornering (as fast as mechanical grip would let me in a 2WD) certainly no gates failing anyways...

This was my sump;

 

yes i know and look where it got me lol does this mean that because im spending more money with you i am in some way sponsoring youre car as i have a turbosystems sunstrip on mine its only fair that you have a DC autoservices one on yours lol

 

In all fairness to you and mike id never seen one like that but looking at it id say its not a bad idea and like said atleast the baffles cant fall apart..!!lol


The only big wing sump iv seen is one where the sides have been cut out and the wings welded on for more capacity..

It obviuosly works as iv heard about mikes driving and im sure that would of had bottom end failure before now if it didnt work..


To your worries mike about a dry sump set up,yes i used to worry alot about gravel traps etc and belts but iv had one on my car since 2005 and never had an issue..

The belt being ripped of by anything is about as unlucky as a stone or similar going into the cambelt on a cossie with out a cover on??

Ive never known it to happen??although i did re build the pump twice in that time and change the belt about 5 times..



cheers danny

 

Cool...

You had me worried for a bit

 

Why not just go the whole hog and have a special sump baffle and breather???

One thousand of your finest please sir??lol

Fook me i could get a supra diff conversion for that!!!!

cheers danny

 

If you can imagine there being no side walls with the holse but big wings?

Then the oil could freely move side to side and the strainer could get dry causing issues??

But looks like a good idea in all fairness and obviously works..

On a road car id deffo just do this in the future..


cheers danny

 

From memory thats how mine looks......I was told its a pile of scrap

Steve

 

How is the diff conversion? thinking of getting one myself, did you get a good deal????


Steve

 

You sure the holes are the same size?

 

That's where you're wrong I'm affraid they are Ł5000 pmsl

 

Come on Moan post a pic of a proper sump then.

Lets see what i will be getting for my money

Steve

 

They look the same, I might have some pics somewhere.

Steve

 

Bad boy Sump

 

Thats scrap that is pmsl

Steve

 

What did that come off ? Where is it now ?

 

Now that sump is flash, who design is that?

 

Thats a DJR sump

 

top marks

 

Now thats a awesome sump !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

As per usual, andy turns up, out of the blue it would appear, and brings out all these wonderfull pics of stuff he's got

He's like a real life batman

 

Hi flannigan

Sorry to see and here about your engine firstly I do feel for you and sorry this has happend

I have 2 of these sumps on my engines one which is on my 3dr has been on for about 6 yrs

The guy who makes them is a very good friend of mine I haven't spoke to Him yet but will do some point today

I'm a bit paranoid now to check the one on the 3dr the other one I have is not fitted to the escort

I feel kind of bad that yours has failed as these are ment to be for racing and suppose to be the bizz as they are an exact copy of the ford touring car only smaller in oil capacity and the next best thing to dry sump

How long have you had this sump???

Cheers Marco

 

I bought it in 2008 but it was only fitted in 2010 and has covered approx 3000 road miles and 7 trackdays !

 

A better deal than your going to get with your engine!!!!lol

Infact i have found a very good way of getting a good deal thanks..

PS

If your sump is the same as mikes and andys id say you would prob never have a problem with it..might free up some cash for some proper mods on your engine??


cheers danny

 

What would be nice to know is where is the maker of these gates and why isnt he on here explaining what he thinks went wrong?

Sorry to read your engine is destroyed

 

With comments like that about a fellow trader, do you honestly wonder why Tony doesn't seem to be in a hurry to help you with anything?