To Braze or to weld a Modified EJ22 sump -bump

Transparu Seriously Crusin Dubber

154 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 12 Oct 2007, 10:23 am

#616162

I've been driving my '82 Transporter camper for 5 years with an EJ22 with a cut-off sump. I always worry about the reduction in oil volume and that the smaller volume of oil is doing more work (per litre) than would be the case with a bigger sump.

I know I can buy a modified sump, but wouldn't mind having a go at doing it myself - that is, modifying the spare I have. I have loads of pics of various approaches.

What concerns me is the processs. I have seen people with welded sumps, of course, but I am probably not up to that. I have also seen brazed sumps. I have been told this is the only way to go. I have also been told to avoid it as there can be problems because of the the way sumps are pressed and that as a result brazing will often crack as it cools in this situation.

Before I have a go, I'd be interested to hear of others' experiences.

dave
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[ Edited on 12-10-07 by Transparu ]

[ Edited on 12-10-07 by Transparu ]

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 12 Oct 2007, 6:54 pm

#616214

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Reduce your oil change intervals to compensate and you'll live happily ever after

[ Edited on 12-10-2007 by VWCOOL ]

Pay your debts, CxxT

Transparu Seriously Crusin Dubber

154 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 13 Oct 2007, 9:08 am

#616289

Well, I guess that's what I have done, but I still am not 100% comfortable. Still, it ISN'T broken!
dave

helmut Slammed & Awesome Dubber

89 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 13 Oct 2007, 9:16 am

#616291

VWCOOL wrote:If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Reduce your oil change intervals to compensate and you'll live happily ever after

[ Edited on 12-10-2007 by VWCOOL ]

i am think like this
in 5 yrs no problem
if no get hot no oil light on in corner = dont "fix" it🙅
also make change it oil often:thumb

[ Edited on 12-10-2007 by helmut ]

[ Edited on 12-10-2007 by helmut ]

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before it starves to
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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 13 Oct 2007, 10:11 am

#616295

:thumb

Pay your debts, CxxT

Transparu Seriously Crusin Dubber

154 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 13 Oct 2007, 10:34 am

#616296

OK . . . . Ok Guys!

It isn't broke so I won't fix.

Thanks for your time

dave