Having problems with fitting sump guard to a auto mini Mayfair 1990 please help seems that the sumo hangs too low and the guards like 2/3 incus away from the frame x
Fitting Sump Guard To Auto Mini
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minimanjay
, Jan 12 2011 07:08 PM
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Posted 12 January 2011 - 07:22 PM
a auto gear box is bigger than a manual and as sump guards are a rally thing they are designed for a manual box
post some pictures up and someone might think of a solution
post some pictures up and someone might think of a solution
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Posted 12 January 2011 - 07:25 PM
I've ever only fitted a sump guard to rally cars and would never use an auto for competition. If you are in danger of hitting the sump, why not just raise the suspension to get a bit more ground clearance?
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Posted 12 January 2011 - 08:03 PM
If you are determined to fit it - then you'll have to make up suitable spacers to 'lower' the sumpguard down so it clears the auto box.
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Posted 12 January 2011 - 08:09 PM
i noticed this on a friends auto and at first i was confused as to why i could see the sump from in front of the car even with the reg plate on.
the sump hangs much lower down. you sump guard will become a connector for a scale-electrix car.
you'll have you mini riding really high.
the sump hangs much lower down. you sump guard will become a connector for a scale-electrix car.
you'll have you mini riding really high.
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Posted 12 January 2011 - 10:48 PM
I no that's the reason I want to put it on due to how low it is because speed bumps seem to scrape it 
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Posted 12 January 2011 - 10:59 PM
Well - the guard will REALLY hit the bumps. You could end up 'stranded' with the tyres off the ground. 
As others have suggested - raise the suspension, and perhaps fit larger diameter wheels/tyres ?
As others have suggested - raise the suspension, and perhaps fit larger diameter wheels/tyres ?
Edited by bmcecosse, 12 January 2011 - 11:01 PM.
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Posted 13 January 2011 - 06:45 AM
I no that's the reason I want to put it on due to how low it is because speed bumps seem to scrape it
This isn't a common problem with automatics - they're usually OK with speed bumps. As has been said adding a sump guard could make the situation worse.
Has your mini been lowered in some way? If it has then it probably needs to be lifted a little. If not then I would say that you need to look at the suspension for wear.
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Posted 13 January 2011 - 10:24 AM
I have a customer who rallies an automatic...... it is something you have to endure if you want a sump guard.... the chances are that it is lower than standard due to sagging doughnuts on your suspension.
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Posted 14 January 2011 - 09:56 AM
yh i have changed the donuts on the fornt what a bugger they were to ge tin and i put hi los in and higherd it a tab as wellI have a customer who rallies an automatic...... it is something you have to endure if you want a sump guard.... the chances are that it is lower than standard due to sagging doughnuts on your suspension.
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