Chassis rail
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rossins

Original Poster:

180 posts

263 months

Friday 14th October 2005
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Hi
Has anyone altered the chassis rail, which is directly under the engine so that it can be removed to allow the sump to be taken off with the engine still in the car. If so I would appreciate details & pics if possible. Perhaps the factory would comment if this mod is workable.

Cheers
Simon

steve_D

13,802 posts

287 months

Friday 14th October 2005
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It would be interesting if the factory could comment on how significant the crossmember is and could it be dispensed with?

Steve

mclark

582 posts

265 months

Saturday 15th October 2005
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Simon,

YHM

Michael

GTRMikie

874 posts

277 months

Monday 17th October 2005
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steve_D said:
It would be interesting if the factory could comment on how significant the crossmember is and could it be dispensed with?

Steve

Talking to Ted at the Donington show, much work went into designing this cross member. It is an extremely important part of the chassis. It takes all the stresses from the lower wishbone mounting point and the strength of the chassis would be seriously compromised if it was removed or made removable, ie bolted in place.