Post Photobucket reboot from April 2010: Continued.....And now to the outside........
You should all know what the standard sump looks like.
Lets call it a 'full waffle' design.
The front is smooth....
My replacement Mondeo sump looks like this...........
Lets call this a 'quarter waffle' design:
This casting lacks the thick waffle plate, so has more clearance already. It also has two indents in the leading edge which are where the cast pillars are situated inside for the baffle plate. This sump carries the reference "99" F731-6675-BA F1. Apart from the obvious difference, it's the same as the standard sump.
My investigations showed that there are several different castings, so I sourced one which I will describe as 'quarter waffle and ribs': This carries the reference "98" F53E-6675-DB F2. There is a slight difference on the lower left corner - just a small mod to the flange - which is visible.
I've blown the sumps over with aluminium paint so the detail shows. The second sump is poorly cast with loads of small nodules. I've filed these off and polished the inside, as rough surfaces disrupt the oil draining back under the baffle plate. I may take this one to Mulfab to be shortened.
From all this, I conclude that the easiest option is to have a spare sump for emergency use. These can be found on e-bay, and I'll be happy to point you in the right direction if you send me a PM.
Next, have a sump shortened by Mulfab. For me that's easier if I get a spare sump shortened. I'd rather keep the original intact, unless it gets holed.
If I go down that route, I'll add the outcome onto this post.
I hope that helps all you lowriders.
Oh by the way, the internal baffle setscrews are 5/16" or 8mm.
The sump plug is 15mm. My standard sump has the reference: F960A 5L8E-6675-BB F4. The common part in all three is the '6675'.
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