vr6 shallow sump nut advice

[lowvr 0]

my car sits quite low and i keep grinding out and mis-shaping the sump nut

i have heard of people using slim lines versions from other vag models such as a polo 9n3 but don't know the exact details

can someone please point me in the right direction

as reference apparently these do fit and are of the type of design that would be usefull. The only issue is the thread isn't as long as the original sump nut thread which could be a slight issue.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-MERIVA-SIGNUM-VECTRA-OMEGA-OIL-SUMP-PLUG-NEW-/350327632016?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5191277090

[FishWick 21]

There are more than enough threads on there to hold it tightly in place.

Why not modify the sump or fit the R32 sump/pump combo and get more clearance?

[lowvr 0]

From other responses i think you are right kev, the threads on there should be adequate - i think it is the option for me.

I did consider the r32 sump/pump combo, but with the odd occasion that the sump bottoms out i figured it is more prone to shatter.

To help out with the front end of my car being polybushed it helps a little and my bfi engine mounts have kept the engine up in the air a little better than stock mount would.

My other preference was to make this measure something a little bit low budget as this is getting strapped to my current N/A build. Whilst my real investment is heading towards my turbo engine and am currently pushing plans towards a dry sump system - its far off development but it looks totally do-able to a good standard.

[FishWick 21]

Let me know how that plug works out mate as I like the look of that idea :-)

Dry sumping would solve the problem nicely! And of course you could lower the engine down to lower the centre of gravity, the handling would be epic. You'd need a way to realign the driveshafts though!

FWIW, I thumped my R32 sump onto pack ice a few times last winter and it took it like a man :-)

They tend to have a chunk torn off rather than shatter mate.

[michael5556 247]

So the r32 sump fits straight on?

[lowvr 0]

with a r32 oil pick up it does

[FishWick 21]

Yeah it's all detailed in the R32 sump thread in the stickied area.

Not cheap though :-( But then it is a very elegant solution imo, and all OE perfect looking!

[lowvr 0]

Let me know how that plug works out mate as I like the look of that idea :-)

Dry sumping would solve the problem nicely! And of course you could lower the engine down to lower the centre of gravity' date=' the handling would be epic. You'd need a way to realign the driveshafts though!

FWIW, I thumped my R32 sump onto pack ice a few times last winter and it took it like a man :-)

They tend to have a chunk torn off rather than shatter mate.

[/quote']

I will hopefully my reinforced sump turs up soon n then i can do the swop over

Dry sumping is the ideal solution for so many reason but its an area not to many people with vr6s have entered so im sure there will hick-ups along the way. Most of it does seem doable, just requires the skill of a decent metal fab man

You've had quite good luck with your r32 sump then, a couple of friends haven;t been so lucky