Fiat sump (1 Viewer)

[Steve]

Just had van mot, all well but sump pan needs to be replaced sometime soon. Had a look around plenty about but price range big. £34 to £160 any one have details of a GOOD quality one at a ok price.
Steve

 

[Figaro]

Mines looking a bit flakey so I'll watch this thread with interest

 

[davidathomas42]

If your keeping it go with the best you can afford. Same with tyres brakes and oil.

 

[mike mcglynn]

When you do get a new one give it a good coating of paint I used some very old red oxide which I found in the garage perfect.

 

[tonyidle]

It will be hard to find one of lower quality than the original. They're all very thin these days. Buy at the best price you can then protect it well.

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[Al-Di]

A cheapy thats well protected will last at least 5 years

 

[TheBig1]

@JockandRita bought a good quality one cheaply from ebay a while back

 

[Gromett]

I bought a cheap one off ebay 4 years ago. Still going strong. I was quoted £140 by the garage.... I paid about £40 ish.
I did order the wrong gasket though

 

[rangi]

Common fault with the Ducatto, I give mine a gentle sand and a repaint every winter.

 

[gus-lopez]

@Tecno bought a decent one off of ebay

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[Steve]

well what the hell, went for a cheapy £42 with gasket from the motherland of the EU

 

[Figaro]

well what the hell, went for a cheapy £42 with gasket from the motherland of the EU

Keep us posted on how fitting goes, I assume it`s really straight forward, just a about 20 bolts to deal with.
I`ll not do mine this year as I`ve just done the oil and filter change, but next year for definate.
What are you painting it with, Hammerite ?
I wonder if a coat of underseal would give it protection from stone chips ?

 

[laurieash]

Just paint mine with Grease or old oil.

 

[Steve]

New sump arrived today looks good well made quiet heavy, plug and washer, gasket to follow.

 

[Mikey RV]

Keep us posted.

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[GWAYGWAY]

Coat the inside with oil to stop it rotting from the insde out?

 

[TheBig1]

funny enough i had an aerosol can of high temperature paint in my hand a couple of days ago in a local bankrupt stock shop

 

[mitzimad]

dont paint the inside if the paint flakes i could ruin your engine,I wonder if you could have one galvanised

 

[Figaro]

Coat the inside with oil to stop it rotting from the insde out?

Is it me that`s missing something or you

 

[Enword]

How apt is this thread, My Brother (Fiat/Bessacarr) had to be recovered back to wadebridge after finding oil under the MH earlier this month

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[GWAYGWAY]

Is it me that`s missing something or you

A sense of humour? That was meant to be a joke. imojis are on strike for me here.

 

[DanielFord]

Keep us posted on how fitting goes, I assume it`s really straight forward, just a about 20 bolts to deal with.
I`ll not do mine this year as I`ve just done the oil and filter change, but next year for definate.

Over the years I have replaced a few oil sumps. It is a dead easy job! The important thing is not to over-tighten the nuts, you won't get a good oil seal if you do, so a low pressure torque wrench maybe in order!

 

[Steve]

Gave the new sump 3 coats of tetroseal and a good drying

 

[Steve]

All done, new sump, gasket oil & filter all for £75

 

[JockandRita]

@JockandRita bought a good quality one cheaply from ebay a while back

I certainly did, and it is a heavy gauge quality item.


@Steve. Sorry I didn't see you thread before now but glad that you are sorted.

Cheers,

Jock.

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