One of the reasons my Lotus Cortina has such a solid floor is due in part to the poor design of the rear crankshaft seal on the Lotus twin cam engine. Known as a 'rope seal', these seals have always been known to leak oil and there didn't seem to be any options around to stop it.
However, a guy that I sold a set of wheels to has three Lotus Cortina's and has recently developed an alloy sump, with a back plate and new seal which will eliminate such leakage.
Bearing in mind that I have just painted the underneath of my car and I'm also in the process of replacing every rubber bush, the last thing I want is oil peeing out the back of the engine and coating my floor and new rubber. So I bought one of his kits.
They're certainly not cheap, but will be a good addition to my car. Plus, I took it to my engine builder the following day who thought it was a very good idea.
Bearing in mind that I have just painted the underneath of my car and I'm also in the process of replacing every rubber bush, the last thing I want is oil peeing out the back of the engine and coating my floor and new rubber. So I bought one of his kits.
They're certainly not cheap, but will be a good addition to my car. Plus, I took it to my engine builder the following day who thought it was a very good idea.
