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| Author: | Gambo [ Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Sump guard - opinions wanted |
All, thinking of adding a sump guard like this one: https://minisport.com.au/mini-moke-sump ... minispares The obvious reason for adding one is protection of the sump/gearbox from damage, but I have heard conflicting stories around oil temp, etc being an issue. At the moment I don't run an oil cooler. Interested to hear people's thoughts, especially if you have one fitted. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Feb 05, 2020 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump guard - opinions wanted |
Need to add a cooler, or oil will get hotter on highway runs. I wouldn't bother with a sump guard, except for rallying. |
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| Author: | clip [ Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump guard - opinions wanted |
I’ve got one you can have. It weighs a ton along with any other issues they may cause, but you’re welcome to it. |
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| Author: | kiwiinwgtn [ Fri Feb 07, 2020 6:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump guard - opinions wanted |
I took mine off as its a pita to do an oil change as it is with a fixed front panel. Sent from my SM-J530Y using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Silly me [ Fri Feb 07, 2020 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump guard - opinions wanted |
I'm going to take mine off as for general use I really don't think they are necessary. I agree with all of above. |
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| Author: | Gambo [ Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump guard - opinions wanted |
Thanks everyone -may give it a miss based on the comments. |
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump guard - opinions wanted |
I used one when I lived on a gravel road, plus my mini was rather low so the extra protection was needed. I did remove it after I raised the suspension plus I no longer have the poor road to deal with. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Sat Feb 08, 2020 7:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump guard - opinions wanted |
I was thankful for having one on temporarily (for example) on the Wombeyan Caves road...at that time it was a logging road and the ruts were a foot deep in places...surfing on the sump guard was fun/until both wheels were off the ground at times...hmmmm 
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| Author: | fuzzy-hair-man [ Sat Feb 08, 2020 8:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sump guard - opinions wanted |
I can say its saved my gearbox many times, if you drive rough or damaged country roads it's worth it for three piece of mind. |
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