Windage tray: to cut or not to cut

[Huw Powell]

> I bought the windage tray (034 103 623A) for my I-5 rebuild, but this is 
> not originally designed for my 5kT. I've heard rumors that you have to 
> cut off the excess metal for a 5kt/tq. Is this really necessary?

Well, they're not rumors.  The windage tray is wider in the rear, to 
match up with the cast pan used on the engine its for.  Leaving them on 
will interfere slightly with the "engine/transmission damper" bracket 
thing.  It's bolt holes to the tranny won't quite line up.

Cutting the tray down is no big deal - just place the oil pan or a 
gasket on it, and mark where it sticks out on each side, and cut the 
excess off with a hand shear.

-- 
Huw Powell

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