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17th August 2011, 18:34
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I got my baffled sump from John @ GMC btw lads
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24th August 2011, 13:34
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Never heard back from hiflow, Guess too many people emailed in asking for pictures
Constella are busy so they haven't had a chance to look into a weld in version.
Shame as I don't want to buy one to only cut half of it off.
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24th August 2011, 15:46
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Didnt think constella ones needed cutting??
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24th August 2011, 17:51
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They dont need cutting.
Presumably he wants to cut off the mounting which bolts in-between bottom end and sump, and then weld the leftover plates into the sump?!
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24th August 2011, 19:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by raunchz
They dont need cutting.
Presumably he wants to cut off the mounting which bolts in-between bottom end and sump, and then weld the leftover plates into the sump?!
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This is what i meant
Looking at it more I don't think the constella could be welded as you wouldn't be able to get it back on with the top plate.
Will confirm if they can do the discount again.
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24th August 2011, 22:16
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why would you want to weld it in??
it bolts in and is dead easy that way welding it adds hassle
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25th August 2011, 10:26
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pictures of these other types of baffle kits??
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25th August 2011, 11:02
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Weld not that hard, and easy when taking the engine back apart for any reason.
I just wanted a baffle sump which does the job and not over complicated in design
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25th August 2011, 12:00
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Seriously tough how many times will you need to remove it?
I havent ever needed to remove a sump apart for to clean doing a hg change
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25th August 2011, 12:41
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Buy Constella kit, fit (with no cutting), enjoy and don't worry
Job done and cheap insurance for the engine
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25th August 2011, 13:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlexB
why would you want to weld it in??
it bolts in and is dead easy that way welding it adds hassle
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I was thinking more in terms of simplicity.
I'd be worried about f**king something up if i had to remove the oil pump, was hoping a weld in would avoid this need.
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25th August 2011, 13:32
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pictures of these other types of baffle kits??
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Never had a reply hiflow.
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25th August 2011, 13:35
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Alex if you did then it dose make life a lot easier if you did.
I paid 80 quid and got a bafflesld sump.... Nice and simple, I bet mark could make them.
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25th August 2011, 14:26
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Compared to the proper trapdoor units that only flow one way like pugsport and constella they arent as good though
Yea it limits the flow but oil will still run away around the welded plates wereas a trapdoored one wont allow that
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25th August 2011, 14:32
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Someone competant with a welder could make a killing on here if they made their own and supplied it as a kit/bolt in
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16th August 2012, 14:02
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question on the constella baffles
instead of it being sandwiched between block and sump causing possible sealing issues could it be welded to the sump or is it alloy?
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16th August 2012, 14:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deano_123
question on the constella baffles
instead of it being sandwiched between block and sump causing possible sealing issues could it be welded to the sump or is it alloy?
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It really doesn't have any sealing issues. I've ran a constella one for 2 years and it's been pretty much the only place oil hasn't sprung from
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16th August 2012, 15:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RossDagley
It really doesn't have any sealing issues. I've ran a constella one for 2 years and it's been pretty much the only place oil hasn't sprung from
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good to know, are you happy with it? have they revised the design since you bought yours? is it alloy?
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16th August 2012, 15:31
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tbh, i can't answer the question about if they've changed it - I don't know. Mine is stainless. I'm very happy with it - very well constructed, has the flap that some dont, and never had any warnings about low oil pressure so have to presume either I'm not driving hard enough or it works well - I'd like to think the latter
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4th April 2013, 12:30
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