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Post by weavo56 on May 17, 2011 13:21:44 GMT -5
Hi all, new sump arrived today , I was out in garage putting my new heat wrap on the exhaust manifold pipes , looks v good . I heard a van passing the gates and sure enough the interlink van with the sump . They have made a v good job of it too . Also came with a new shortened oil pipe. Just need starter to complete the upgrades  Graham |
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Post by weavo56 on May 18, 2011 5:24:09 GMT -5
Been looking in my Sierra haynes manual and the refitting instructions say to use a sealing compound (from ford dealers) ,has anybody used this or did you use another sealer ?
It also says to apply the gaskets to the engine and not the sump .
Graham
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Post by tonyb on May 18, 2011 14:58:10 GMT -5
Hi mate, when I used to play with escorts I never bought anything form Ford, just used off the shelf stuff from the local
motor factors.
Tony
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Post by weavo56 on May 18, 2011 16:38:59 GMT -5
Hi Tony , went to local dealers and got the sealent I get employee's discount so not too bad .
I think its a high temp silicone .
Did a bit more on car today , water pipes sorted , checked small pipe coming off the bottom radiator main pipe and it had a split in it so thats ok now , tried alternator belt it was too big so took old one and got them to measure new to old .Will fit that tomorrow . Halfords have had to reorder my oil so that will be next week I hope .
Graham
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Post by weavo56 on May 20, 2011 15:22:20 GMT -5
New sump now fitted ,Came with new shortened oil pickup pipe . It was a bit tight going on , I did measure the distance of the pipe to the block face and the depth of the sump and it was about 5mm diff. Hope thats not too close . Also fitter new exhaust wraps to pipes .   Graham |
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Post by weavo56 on May 27, 2011 17:49:58 GMT -5
Fitted my new Starter motor today , at first I had that nightmare of it not fitting because of the engine mounting plate being in the way . Set to with the dremal and cut the corner off the plate . Then the fuel pipe was in the way ,off with the clips and gently move the pipe .Just fits in now . A bit more oil and tried starting up . The motor spins the engine really good and quick ,and the engine burst into life ,left it going for 20mins and then torqued up the sump bolts . Only the sump guard to finish off and I'll be ready for the road again .
Graham
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Post by clive1 on May 28, 2011 13:12:27 GMT -5
About time Graham ;D the weather has been waiting for you, so it's sure to get better very soon (Well, we live in hope anyway) Also wishing you a Very Happy Birthday  Clive & Sue |
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Post by neilj on May 28, 2011 13:38:48 GMT -5
just noticed "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Graham
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Post by weavo56 on May 28, 2011 18:49:53 GMT -5
Thanks Clive , Sue and Neil . Got a bit of welding done today (sat ) ,the dam wind playing havoc with my covers over the garage doors and entrance .Have to extend my working area and try and keep the wind out of my welding area . Anyway welded up my front bracket for the sump guard ,need to cut alloy plate ,bend into shape then bolt it all together , simples maybe Lets see what sun,mon bring . Cheers Graham |
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Post by weavo56 on Jun 6, 2011 13:10:05 GMT -5
New sump guard now finished , pics to show guard in place but took it apart for painting after . hope its strong enough . Graham    |
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Post by tonyb on Jun 6, 2011 15:59:03 GMT -5
I think you could stop an iceberg with that, be handy in the snow too  Tony |
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Post by weavo56 on Jun 6, 2011 17:39:00 GMT -5
Yes , it might be good for sledging this winter ;D
Graham
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Post by rickwatton on Jun 7, 2011 14:48:33 GMT -5
Looks tidy. Nice job
Rick
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Post by weavo56 on Jun 7, 2011 16:56:11 GMT -5
thanks Rick , hope it will do the job
Graham
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Post by weavo56 on Jun 8, 2011 8:29:55 GMT -5
new guard now painted and on car ,just need dry day to test it .  Graham   Uploaded with ImageShack.us |
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