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Re: [Healeys] 100 with DW aluminum sump-

To: "'Chris Dimmock'" <austin.healey@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 with DW aluminum sump-
From: "T+ B Willig" <willig@wtnet.de>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:43:55 +0100
Chris,

Denis did not mention this topic in his instruction sheet...I might be a bit
too cautious, but as the wall thicknesses of the alu sump are far bigger
than of the pressed steel, original, sump, I fear that the oil level gets
too high in the sump (?), causing the crank to foam up the oil. Should I
reduce the oil quantity??

Thomas


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Von: Chris Dimmock [mailto:austin.healey@gmail.com]
Gesendet: Sonntag, 14. Mdrz 2010 15:00
An: T+ B Willig
Betreff: Re: [Healeys] 100 with DW aluminum sump-

Nah. Thomas.
Denis already thought of that, if any of his other much more complex
products are any guide; and he didn't tell you otherwise in his
instructions.
Otherwise, put the prescribed amount of oil in your old sump; then
pour it into your engine and check the dipstick. And remember that US
litres aren't Imperial litres. And make sure your oil filter is full.
Chris
www.myaustinhealey.com

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On 15/03/2010, at 12:49 AM, "T+ B Willig" <willig@wtnet.de> wrote:

> I have fitted a DW alum sump to my 100 and I wonder if I have to
> recalibrate
> the oils dipstick. Is that necessary? What did other owners do? I am
> afraid
> that I am going to overfill the sump, if I add the recommended
> quantity of
> engine oil.
>
> Your advise is urgently needed.
>
> Thomas Willig
> ___________________m
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