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Vintage MG Parts have created a new L/K Type pattern copying the original but with a couple of advantageous modifications. This sump has not been reproduced for many years.

The main differences between the L/K Type and slightly later N Type sump were that the latter incorporated a longer oil strainer to assist in avoiding oil starvation problems, the rear bolt holes to the flange were further apart, the sump was 7/8 inch deeper to enhance oil capacity and also had a recessed rear section to assist in the revised oil feed to the rear main and crank. The dipstick arrangement was also different on the L/K compared to the N and we already manufacture the separate castings to include the L/K as well as the KD arrangement with additional oil drain from the later N cylinder head. Originally, when the L sump was fitted to the K1/K2 and early K3, an additional spacer casting was sandwiched between the block and sump to enhance the capacity.

This latest reproduction sump includes all of the original L/K Type features although has been modified to utilise the longer N Type strainer, the sump depth has been increased to match the later N Type and does not include the N Type rear oil feed recess. As with the 'VMGP' N Type sump we carry in stock, this sump again has all correct factory reference numbers in the1930s font on the top side of the casting.

The above image on the right shows our prototype which has been sectioned to check the wall thicknesses.

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The sumps are being cast in LM4 and will be fully machined and double vacuum impregnated. The current limited batch is being made to satisfy existing orders and therefore, any further expressions of interest before 18th January, will be accomodated. We cannot machine up one-offs at a later stage although we will revisit a small batch run as and when demand makes this viable.

We also manufacture L/K Type dipstick holder castings including the KD casting and the L/K dipsticks.

Ready for late January 2012.



Price tba

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