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 Transparu
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| posted on October 12th, 2007 at 10:23 AM |
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To Braze or to weld a Modified EJ22 sump -bump
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 ]
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| posted on October 12th, 2007 at 06:54 PM |
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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
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Transparu
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| posted on October 13th, 2007 at 09:08 AM |
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Well, I guess that's what I have done, but I still am not 100% comfortable. Still, it ISN'T broken!
dave
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| posted on October 13th, 2007 at 09:16 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by VWCOOL
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 ]
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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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| posted on October 13th, 2007 at 10:11 AM |
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:thumb
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| posted on October 13th, 2007 at 10:34 AM |
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OK . . . . Ok Guys!
It isn't broke so I won't fix.
Thanks for your time
dave
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