Had a little search of the archives but still need to ask.....
I've got a bottom end conversion set which includes two cork sump gaskets. Can I re-use my windage tray in conjunction with the two cork gaskets, or will I need to get a new windage tray aswell??

I always get the sohc rubber one which has a groove in itand fits over the windage tray and I use rtv as well
No leaks so far and its been of and on twice.

As I've got the conversion kit with the other useful gaskets in, can I use my 'old' windage tray with the two cork gaskets??

What are you converting?

If its an old XE windage tray, then yes. I dont know what the 8v ones look like....

But seeing as the bottom ends are pratically the same i should think it'll be fine.

Well OK then I'd say yes what have you got to lose. other than in being a bitch to line them all up and it possibly leaking.

Also if i were you i'd keep a keen eye on yhe bolts after a few 100 miles to m,ake sure they don't slacken off ( given the amount of vibration on these cars and the thickness of 2 cork gaskets) I have seen this happen on race cars.

I have an XE and I'm replacing all the gaskets and seals.
The bottom end set, called a 'conversion set' apparently, contains all seals needed for the bottom end along with two cork sump gaskets.
I will re-use my windage tray in conjunction with the cork gaskets and keep an eye on the bolts.

Thanks chaps

[Edited on 7/5/10 by SALAD]

As Omega 24v said, the rubber one off the 20SEH engine is MUCH better!

They are only a fiver, and they never leak. They fit round the windage tray and "envolope" it.

The other alternative, which I now use on all the XE's that we do, is the X20XEV windage tray, which has the rubber seal bonded permanently to it, but these are £25.

OK thanks, I will go with one of them then.....can't stand oil leaks!