is 0.9mm sheet too thin for a fabricated sump?

Cheers Liam Mc

I would say it a bit on the thin side. It's only going to take a small stone hitting it to cause a lot of damage.

16 gauge would be more suitable and is easy to get hold of.

Mind you, if you've ever tried modifying a pressed-steel sump, you'll find that the metal at the corners of the base is VERY thin - less than 0.5mm! Makes welding a real pain, unless you take steps to avoid the problem.

David

i could use a sump guard also?

assuming i use 16 gauge for the sump any ideas what i could use my 2 8x4 sheets of 0.9mm for

pannelling under the engine bay

fuel tank, plus any panelling not being done in ally (would suggest parts like tunnel sides, passenger footwell and front section under radiator would all benefit from the strength of steel stitch welded in if you have it going spare.

it's ony about £30 worth for the two sheets though so not too serious a problem!