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    Engine sump hitting steering rack

    Ive got a 1600 xflow with a 5 speed type 9...my problem is that the sump is hitting the steering rack mount causing vibration....ive tried jacking the engine up a bit but that doesnt seem to work....im currently using 1 inch box section under the gearbox mount and im wondering if this is causing the problem by lifting the rear of the engine ..anyone had this problem and do i actually need the box section? Is it possible to cut a bit off the sterring rack mount?
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    Engine sump hitting steering rack

    Lowering box mount an inch is normal but if yours will go up then do so. Maybe you have a different mount.
    Look at sump from front and you will probably see it to one side. Fit spacer plates to block / mount to get it over / up till it clears.


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    Re: Engine sump hitting steering rack

    Cheers someone else mentioned the spacers but i couldnt figure out how to get them in but ill keep trying

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    Engine sump hitting steering rack

    Either make plates with 4 holes or 4 thick (like 5mm) washers between mount and block.
    Also cut a plate matches rubber mount shape, drill 10mm and place on that end. Cutting a slot to the hole means you can slip in to try.


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