I thought I would start a new thread here as it may help others with their builds at some point.
My build will be making use of the 1.8 Escort Mk5 Zetec engine
Very soon i'll be at the stage where I need to make a choice on the issue of the sump !!
1: Leave it as standard .... Going to give poor ground clearance unless the engine & box is rased a little.
2: Fit the 1.8 CVH steel sump .... As far as I know, it is a direct fit to the Zetec block ( Have one on my shelf )
3: Alter the Zetec alloy sump .... I quite like the superior gasket arrangement.
Here's a couple of photos of my Zetec sump bolted to the type 9 gearbox
The hatched area on the sumps bell housing flange is surplus to requirements & may as well be cut off
I have drawn a line on the sump pan to illustrate where the bottom of the sump should be in order to be level with the gearbox flange
Needs aproximately 40mm removing from one side & about 20-25 mm removed from the other side .
Here's another picture from the rear .... This sort of illustrates the relationship of sump & gearbox.
I don't know if I would take as much as 40mm from the pan ( much reduced oil capacity ) but 25-30mm wouldn't hurt !!
Plenty of scope for extending the pan rearwards to allow for greater capacity though
Fortunately I have a small grit blaster, should be able to get the alloy nice & clean ready for TIG welding.
What do you think chaps ?