Swapping my 3.4s mid sump pan for the rear sump version and I've come across a snag. There's a plate between the pan and bottom of the blok that's flat with some holes cut in it, but the new rear sumps mounting brackets don't line up with the holes in the plate. Can I run the setup w/o this plate? Or is it vital to smooth operation? If I need it, can I drill holes in it to mount the sump? Or is this something special that I have to buy the right version from the factory?

Sorry no pics for now

 

Anybody? I g2 have this thing driveable tommorow morning and its all torn up right now...

 

This is covered in the 3.4 swap forum in numerous places.

:wabbit2:

 

Ok thanks, ill check it out, its justthat I don't know what this piece is called to search it

 

Hold on

:wabbit2:

 

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f160...l-swap-237832/

Baffle and yes it's important

:wabbit2:

 

Thanks a ton wabbit!