CRANKCASE OIL SUMP

Description 1020A

1.9 Multijet

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

This is a structural part of the engine that performs a mechanical role as well as containing the engine oil because it is directly connected to the intermediate shaft mount.

The oil sump is in aluminium alloy and contains special partitions that prevent the engine oil slopping around too much when the pump could end up drawing in air.

A reinforcement plate fitted in the lower part of the sump near the splines for housing the front exhaust pipe section contains the exhaust pipe in the case of violent impact.

1.3 Multijet

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

The crankcase oil sump is a structural part of the engine with mechanical functions which has the task of containing the engine lubrication oil.

It is made from pressed steel and includes the threaded port and plug for draining the engine oil.

A bead of silicon sealant produces the seal with the crankcase.

There is a bulkhead between the crankcase and the engine oil sump which, in addition to preventing the engine oil from splashing around (due to the movement of the vehicle), guarantees that the level remains constant cyclically removing the flow of excess engine oil to the connecting rod caps.