tompollock Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Still refurbishing my 1990 C7 1700 Supersprint. Been to Arch to have the chassis leg repaired. Lovely job, lovely people. Thanks for the good advice to go there rather than anywhere else.Heater motor and ballast replaced - very toasty now! Replaced all the dodgy old dash switches which was well worth the effort. Repainted the corroding instrument bezels while I was at it so it now all looks as new.Does anyone recognize the make of this dry sump system fitted to my C7? I'd like to get the definitive instruction on oil filling level as advice seems to vary according to manufacturer. Another thing, when I did the oil change, the positioning of the holes in the baffles seemed to prevent the suction tube of my vac pump going right to the bottom of the tank, leaving some old oil still inside. Not ideal. Are you meant get the last bit out by splitting the top and bottom halves of the tank?Thanks in advance,Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted November 14, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted November 14, 2022 It's made by Pace and is referred to as an easy clean dry sump tank.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompollock Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Thanks Stu. Now to get a new O ring.Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted November 14, 2022 Support Team Share Posted November 14, 2022 If you take the central pipe fitting off, your vac pump will be able to reach to the bottom through the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Pace were taken over by Neil Brown Engineering, I bought a new O ring off them earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 This guy was ex Pace probably worth a call, he will make tanks with unions and outlets to suit you requirements, offers spares too.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185606506345?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=185606506345&targetid=1814673647462&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045420&poi=&campaignid=18527757005&mkgroupid=147719429248&rlsatarget=aud-1657461043428:pla-1814673647462&abcId=9302156&merchantid=6995734&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjfX7xsuu-wIVxrTtCh2iNAhcEAQYByABEgKe8PD_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMorris Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Tom,you wrote "I'd like to get the definitive instruction on oil filling level as advice seems to vary according to manufacturer. "I have same (Pace) tank and have always been advised to have oil level just below the first visible plate (the one with the large holes in it) when engine is running at tickover.This ensures good de-aeration of the oil in the DS tank.Has worked fine for me and my x-flow for last 10+ years,Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompollock Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 Thanks for all the replies. Just about to order from Neil Brown Eng when I saw Shaun_E's comment. Brilliant, the very dodge I was looking for. Saves the hassle of taking the tank apart and buying the O ring! This forum is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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