Lorne-
The 215 is not a perfect fit, but is very possible, as is a Rover sump on a
215. On each, the length of the oil pick up is different, so you must use a
Rover pick up with a Rover pan, Buick pick up with a 215 pan.
There is a slight difference in the location of the front corner bolts, &
the holes in the pan must be egged slightly to make them work. My opinion is
that it is best to match the sump gasket to the sump rather than to the
engine, but it should work either way. A little extra RTV in those front
corners won't hurt.
Jim Stuart
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From: owner-buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of lmg@gomog.com
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 12:42 PM
Cc: buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: 4.2 engine/4.6 block
>
As well, I was not aware that the 215 sump
was a perfect fit on the LR blocks..(I am willing to be corrected here).
If not, a used sump can be purchased about 25 pounds fairly easily. LR
now uses a alloy sump. (ugh!)
Lorne
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