Can I Change The Sump With The Engine In?

[Guest Bell Boy]

Hi chaps,

 

Can I change the Zetec sump to a Raceline with the engine in the chassis? Hopefully this will be a simple question to answer.

 

I need to know if I should order the raceline sump at this point in the build if I don't have to. The reason being is that my paycheck won't stretch that far for my Easter break when I'm taking a week off work...and want lots to do. Has anyone gone down this path? Every build I've seen seems to do it off the car.

 

Cheers

 

Chris

[sj-bradley]

I think it would be possible as the engine is supported on the sides. Just very awkward.

 

But as you said, I changed mine outside of the car as the engine would not stand up straight on the original sump

 

Simon.

[Guest Peter Kelly]

I have changed Sump,Pistons, valves and Big ends on my Super Spec with engine in car.

Not sure how this compares with Zero.

 

Peter.

[femster87]

Yes, I had to remove my sump, baffle it and put it back on. Just put car on secured axle stands. Get some safety glasses you dont want oil in the eye. I make it a rule to have safety glasses on to work under my car. Too much debris falling off.

[Guest iank]

you should be able to take the old sump and wind age tray off ok

 

2 points to consider

 

1. how old is your zetec? if it's an old one raceline require the crank bolts shortening , newer zetecs are ok

2. to refit the raceline sump you'll need a longggggg Allen key (6 inches) to fit one of the rear bolts that's completely enclosed between the sump and the bell housing

 

ian

 

[Guest Bell Boy]

you should be able to take the old sump and wind age tray off ok

 

2 points to consider

 

1. how old is your zetec? if it's an old one raceline require the crank bolts shortening , newer zetecs are ok

2. to refit the raceline sump you'll need a longggggg Allen key (6 inches) to fit one of the rear bolts that's completely enclosed between the sump and the bell housing

 

ian

 

1. It's a crate engine that I got from GBS over the winter so I believe it's not an old one.

2. Noted...but I won't worry about it too much at the moment.

 

Cheers for the advice lads!

[Longboarder]

Old one refers to phase 1 or 11 silvertop. Blacktops are fine. The raceline sump has no windage plate but they do a kit for lots of dosh. You might even consider getting hold of a silvertop windage plate and the four main bearing bolts from 2 and 4 main bearing caps to use to mount it. Need to make up some spacers. I have in the past mounted it off the sump baffle plate but currently run without one.

 

Nigel

[Guest iank]

If its a Blacktop you got recently from GBS then it should be the same age as mine.

 

I've just fitted the Raceline sump to my engine.

 

There was nothing to dress.

 

The sump I got about a month or so ago now comes with the windage tray as part of the kit. The instructions still say you need an extra few parts but they are now included.

 

Also worth noting is that the windage tray comes assembled. Its worth taking it apart to give it a good cleanup. A couple of small shards of metal fell out of mine when I took it apart, that I would not have seen had I not done so .

 

Ian

[Guest sandy77uk]

exactly what Ian said, mine came with the windage try pre-assembled, I stripped it down and cleaned it before refitting

[Guest dctough]

Hey Chris,

 

Where abouts in Kingston are you? I'm in Staines nearing the end of my build so if you need any help or pointers feel free to give me a shout. Pictures on my photobucket account may be useful (link below).

 

Dave

[sj-bradley]

I have pictures of me building up the raceline sump which you can find on my web site address in my signature.

 

If that's any help. And, Yes, you *DO* need a very long allen key for that hidden bolt

 

Simon.

[Guest Bell Boy]

Dave...you've been PM'ed. and cheers for the helps lads, I've ordered the wiring loom and fuel kit to work on over Easter.