Hi
Thanks for all the helpful replies.
I was not convinced that 20-30mm would make too much difference and have now purchased for £99 another sump from Ford spares. It has just arrived and is the correct sump with no signs of damage or repairs.
I have just contacted my local ford agent and he quoted approx £86 for new gaskets but said that " i probably wont need new gaskets "
He said that they do either a rubber or metal gasket but I probably do not need either .
Any thoughts from anyone .?