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Damo
30-05-10, 11:12 PM
I know this has been asked before but dont know if its had a concrete answer so if i fit a metal sump off a big block 1.8/2.0 8v would i need the sump pickup pipe too or is the XE item the same and would i need different bolts or the XE ones.:thumb:
w88rdy
30-05-10, 11:23 PM
i put a 2.0 8v steel sump on my old xe damen with no hassle same pickup etc
Damo
30-05-10, 11:26 PM
i put a 2.0 8v steel sump on my old xe damen with no hassle same pickup etc

Sound mate what bolts did you use normal XE ones wardy?

Am consider changing it as its leaking and im scared of cracking it on the floor as the front ends that low!
w88rdy
30-05-10, 11:37 PM
no shorter ones about 16mm long iirc, and the bonded sump gasket at the time also
Damo
30-05-10, 11:41 PM
no shorter ones about 16mm long iirc, and the bonded sump gasket at the time also

So i could use the 8v bolts an is it the rubber bonded one that the 8v's have mate?
w88rdy
30-05-10, 11:43 PM
yeah the 8v one and i just got some bolts from local bike shop,5mm allen head ones in stainless 16mm long and i think there m8 thread.take an original with you and match em up
Damo
30-05-10, 11:50 PM
yeah the 8v one and i just got some bolts from local bike shop,5mm allen head ones in stainless 16mm long and i think there m8 thread.take an original with you and match em up

Sound mate cheers al rep you if i can.
w88rdy
30-05-10, 11:51 PM
thanking you !
Damo
30-05-10, 11:56 PM
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to w88rdy again.

Sorry mate i owe you one. lol
craig green
31-05-10, 12:27 AM
deffo not M8. M6. :thumb:
Damo
31-05-10, 12:28 AM
deffo not M8. M6. :thumb:

Cheers craig.:thumb:
Andy
31-05-10, 07:48 AM
Auto vaux sell the 2.0 8v shorter bolts with the correct gasket for £37 delivered
alan b
31-05-10, 12:08 PM
if youre fitting a tin sump, youd really need an oil cooler, the alu sump does alot to cool the oil. might get away with itnon a road car xe tho.
Damo
31-05-10, 01:10 PM
if youre fitting a tin sump, youd really need an oil cooler, the alu sump does alot to cool the oil. might get away with itnon a road car xe tho.

ive just removed the cooler aswell lol but its only a daily so would i be ok without one?
alan b
31-05-10, 10:42 PM
ive just removed the cooler aswell lol but its only a daily so would i be ok without one?
ah ya proberbly.
Damo
31-05-10, 10:44 PM
ah ya proberbly.

Cheers mate + rep.