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A few of you guys were asking for pictures of the sump install, here ya go.
FWIW, I don't particularly care for this style of sump for a multitude of reasons - The sump was not symetrical, there were not two sides of the thing that were the same..
For whatever reason, when they put it together, they used silicone bronze - a major PITA to weld anywere near it. (it melts much lower than steel and will flow into your steel puddle)
This pic, show what usually has to be done to most sumps to make them fit "properly". Note: pie shaped sharpie marks - the show what's going to be cut out.
This one shows the holes for the fuel to flow through. Note: the back part of the sump has NO holes - this keeps the fuel near the pickup point.
Last but not least, the final welded piece. If you look close - you can see the flange on the front edge of the sump doesn't match the sides. It's really not a big deal, but when your OCD about straight edges etc.. it will drive you nuts! Besides, you really can't see it under the car anyways.
FWIW, I don't particularly care for this style of sump for a multitude of reasons - The sump was not symetrical, there were not two sides of the thing that were the same..
For whatever reason, when they put it together, they used silicone bronze - a major PITA to weld anywere near it. (it melts much lower than steel and will flow into your steel puddle)
This pic, show what usually has to be done to most sumps to make them fit "properly". Note: pie shaped sharpie marks - the show what's going to be cut out.
This one shows the holes for the fuel to flow through. Note: the back part of the sump has NO holes - this keeps the fuel near the pickup point.
Last but not least, the final welded piece. If you look close - you can see the flange on the front edge of the sump doesn't match the sides. It's really not a big deal, but when your OCD about straight edges etc.. it will drive you nuts! Besides, you really can't see it under the car anyways.
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