Crossmember Help

[MrKnifey]

Hi guys

Got an issue with my Zetec install, sump is sitting on the steering rack.

Was told SA crossmembers are different and weirdly what I have on my UK car as well is same as my spare SA shell's crossmember.

So went and bought a MK1 Mexico CrossMember, its a couple of CM narrower, great. However engine is still sitting on the steering rack!

Any ideas before I lose my mind :/ Ive got three different cross members, none work and ive been told time and time again by the guy who done the sump and mounts that they are correct.

[davemk1]

Is it possible to space the engine mounts up a little or notch out the crossmember?
What sump is it?

[Graham]

have you got the correct rubber engine mounts they come in two different thicknesses 38 and 50mm from memory

[MrKnifey]

Got 50 mm mounts.

I can modify it no problems, but I dont really want to as ive paid good money for this to supposedly fit out of the box..

[Forest_rallying]

Are you on std X member or World Cup? Normally a std X member is slotted where the mounting bolts for the rubbers go through. Can you jack up the engine and make a spacer to go between the rubber mount and X member? That should raise your engine to clear the sump problem fouling.