{"id":1802,"date":"2018-11-11T13:27:32","date_gmt":"2018-11-11T13:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=1802"},"modified":"2025-12-05T18:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T18:51:12","slug":"modified-engine-bash-plate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=1802","title":{"rendered":"Sump guard."},"content":{"rendered":"

Our reasoning and expectations behind this.<\/strong>
\nBecause the engine is slightly lower, the sump guard needed some modification; however, the exhaust pipe is actually higher, so long-term, when we make the completely new (MK2) sump guard, we should be able to slope the back part up to improve the departure angle, possibly resulting in a small increase on the original departure angle.
\nWe are also hoping to make the (MK2) sump guard, in part if not all, in aluminium to reduce the weight.<\/p>\n


\nOld,<\/strong> on the left.   New <\/strong>(temporary Mk 1)<\/span> on the right, approximately 50mm lower with different fixing points.<\/em>\"\"<\/p>\n

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Construction.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Extensions fitted & primed.<\/span><\/strong>
\n(Extensions can easily be cut off if it’s ever sold on after MK2 is completed).<\/span>
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The current engine sump guard plate, being test-fitted after the extensions were added.<\/strong>
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Old access holes filled as they are no longer needed.<\/span><\/strong>
\n(Can be re-cut if it’s ever sold on after MK2 is completed).<\/span><\/strong>\"\"
\nAccess was easily available, so it has been welded on both sides.<\/strong><\/span>
\n\"\"<\/p>\n

Ground flat and primed. (used up some old black primer for now).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\"\"<\/p>\n

Currently, we are considering adding\/extending the plate on the right-hand side<\/span> (left side when fitted on the van).<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

More photos and info to follow when completed & installed.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In-use reviews for this.<\/em><\/h6>\n
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Our conclusions.
\nPros.<\/em><\/h6>\n
Cons.<\/em><\/h6>\n
Other related or affected items.
\nModified front bash plate<\/a>. (with storage facility).<\/span><\/h6>\n

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Categorie link pages:-
\n<\/strong>      Reviews<\/a>.
\n              Permanently fitted or available<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/strong>                       External.<\/a>
\n               <\/em>           <\/em><\/strong>     Of road additions.<\/a>
\n<\/em>                                        <\/em>Sump guard.<\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.
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Our reasoning and expectations behind this. Because the engine is slightly lower, the sump guard needed some modification; however, the exhaust pipe is actually higher, so long-term, when we make the completely new (MK2) sump guard, we should be able to slope the back part up to improve the departure angle, possibly resulting in a … <\/p>\n

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