Retroford Zetec Wet Sump - Oil Level

[CaterBram]

As part of my "Budget" zetec conversion i've picked up a Retroford Zetec wet sump to replace the standard cast zetec sump.

 

Much Much lighter than the cast but does anyone know what the oil fill level should be.

 

I know the Raceline unit is 5 litres, but don't know what the raceline one actually will be.

[Klunk]

Don't know the exact amount as mine came with a modified dip stick. 4.5 litres rings a bell but probably best to ring Dave Colledge a RetroFord.

 

Regards,

 

Giles

[CaterBram]

Hi Giles,

 

Mine's come with a modified dip stick and tube, just wanted a sanity check for when I fit it in the morning.

 

Managed to crack the original sump last sunday on a ratchet strap dumpped in the middle of the road that i didn't see. ☹️

 

emailed both Raceline & Retroford asking about sumps, Not heard anything from Raceline but Retroford called 9am on Monday morning, seems a top chap.

 

Will try the 4.5 litre and see where it sit's on the new dipstick.

[Klunk]

Have you got the flat bottomed one with the two spreader bars which the bolts pass through? If you have be aware that you need to drill/tap the bolts on the end. From memory, you will also have to remove the windage plate.

 

I have to confess my RetroFord sump is on my Westy; I have a Scholar sump on the Caterham as it has slightly better ground clearance.

 

That said, I have never had any problems with the RetroFord unit (10,000miles) and, as well as being lighter, it has the added advantage that if you hole it, you can just weld/braze it up .

 

Regards,

 

Giles

 

 

[CaterBram]

Cheer's Giles,

 

Yup that's the one i've got, i'll let you know how I get on.

[Klunk]

Another quick tip: - Make sure you use a thin bead of sealant both sides of the rubber strip as a "belt and braces" measure.

 

Regards,

 

Giles

[CaterBram]

Well got the old sump off, not a crack but a large hole in the sump floor.

 

got the new sump fitted & engine run up fine.

 

Not 100% sure it's sealed yet as theres that much oil sprayed over the engine bay and engine it will take a while to drain off. Must be trying to be a X/Flow again 😬

[Klunk]

That's the rustproofing sorted for another year then 😬.

 

Glad it all went well.

 

Regards,

 

Giles