Rusty Sump Mount??

Bodywork, Glass, Bodykits, Spoilers, Lights, Modifications And Much More...
Post Reply
stid90
Posts: 26
Joined: Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:14 pm

Rusty Sump Mount??

Post by stid90 »

A mechanic looked over my car as I have rust but he also said I have "rusty sump mounts". I'm not sure what he meant by this.. maybe engine mounts or subframe? I was just wondering if anyone has any ideas or I might get rid of the car like the mechanic suggested....
User avatar
myatt1972
VIP User
VIP User
Posts: 1565
Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:54 am
Location: Staffordshire Moorlands
Has thanked: 40 times
Been thanked: 37 times

Re: Rusty Sump Mount??

Post by myatt1972 »

Keep the car change your mechanic ;)
Keith...
User avatar
ian65
Admin
Admin
Posts: 6402
Joined: Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:11 am
Has thanked: 315 times
Been thanked: 376 times

Re: Rusty Sump Mount??

Post by ian65 »

myatt1972 wrote:Keep the car change your mechanic ;)
-haha-




good call, I've never seen a 'sump mount', never mind a rusty one.

1999 Jaguar XJR V8 Supercharged

1992 Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI
2003 Mercedes SLK 200 Kompressor
codge
RX7fb LEGEND
RX7fb LEGEND
Posts: 2668
Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2011 11:41 am
Location: South Yorks.
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: Rusty Sump Mount??

Post by codge »

I'll bet he means the undertray.

The 2 side fixing lugs at the front do have a habit of rusting out.

If so it's only sheet metal and the car will run without it until you can fix/replace.
What's it for? Aerodynamics I guess.
User avatar
ian65
Admin
Admin
Posts: 6402
Joined: Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:11 am
Has thanked: 315 times
Been thanked: 376 times

Re: Rusty Sump Mount??

Post by ian65 »

hardly a reason to recommend selling the car

1999 Jaguar XJR V8 Supercharged

1992 Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI
2003 Mercedes SLK 200 Kompressor
stid90
Posts: 26
Joined: Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:14 pm

Re: Rusty Sump Mount??

Post by stid90 »

Yeah I was confused by this but I work up north and my car is at home in Bristol so I haven't had a chance to investigate but I will pop some pictures up when I am back down there... I'm glad his diagnosis tickled you because I've never hear of sump mounts.. haha!
TOOL
VIP User
VIP User
Posts: 2598
Joined: Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:30 am
Location: Switzerland
Been thanked: 24 times

Re: Rusty Sump Mount??

Post by TOOL »

Check the FCs. Engine mounts through the sump on a Tii.
Back in the UK for the summer, maybe longer......
Post Reply

Return to “RX7 Exterior”