big dent in sump
 

I have a huge dent in my sump (93 wrx).
It has been like this for time. car runs fine though. I think someone jacked the car up with the sunp:nono:
I have already spent quite a bit of money restoring this car and dont have much left over since crimbo.
Do you think this dent (see pic) necesatates a replacement/repair as a mater of urgancy?
I mean how close to the bottom does the pick up tube normally get? anyone know? I bet mine is touching the bottom now! The dent is about 15mm deep i bet http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/DSC00457.jpg
Surely if there was a problem the engine would have starved by now and died. Maybe it has bent the oil pick-up but is not really a problem as it can still draw in oil. Your opinons please.
I think its a couple hours labour to remove the sump as the engine cross member has to come off:freak3:

you can have mine for £10

thanks for the offer, if you can deliver and accpet paypal i may be in contact via pm next pay day. ive already spent £600 on the car this month!

£10 plus delivery (not sure how much that is, but not heavy so cant be much) via paypal (sent as soon as funds cleared) no problem mate



lol just re-read post we are talking about the sump yeah?? :lol1:

yeh just the sump :).

Does antone know the standard clearance between the sump base and the pickup then please? Mine is now roughly 10-15mm closer :(

ok cool let me know when you have the readies

To be honest have seen this done alot of times, normally breaks the gasket and starts leaking! But if yours hasn't and your oild pressure is ok then its not that urgent. Defo something that'll need sorting in the furture (but if you lower the car then your gonna bump it :Whatever_ )

But it is a pain in the arse to do you need to get up between the sump and cross member!

PS advise would be not to drop cross member, best thing is to lift engine if pos!

All the sump bolts can be removed in situ., without having to jack the motor or drop the subframe.

..just need a 1/4 drive and U/J.

;)

those bolts round the back look like a pig to get at though dont they!

They are hence making some room is helpful, plus how much fun will it be to get them back in there :wonder: