A bit more info. The X Type Jag which is Mondeo based has a transverse installation. I've just located a photo of the X Type sump on a US website. It doesn't have the waffle pattern, but has a smooth bottom. It does however have a deeper front section, and shallower rear ribs so I suspect if one of these were modified it might be a better compromise. The Jag uses the sandwich gasket, so the origins of the Morgan rubber seal in the groove has not yet appeared on another Duratec V6.
I've exchanged e-mails with Mulfab, and will be paying a visit in a week or two...............all being well.
