Re: Breather Assembly and Rear Engine Mount

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<< Subj:	Re: Breather Assembly and Rear Engine Mount
 Date:	97-02-17 17:36:44 EST
 From:	jadney@vwtype3.org (Melissa & Jim)
 To:	type-3@umich.edu
 
 >To: type-3@umich.edu
 
 >        I'm not going to use the type I cooling system, just the generator
 >stand /breather assembly without the generator of type I fan. That leaves
me
 >without a  rear mount position on the engine. 
 
 Okay, I got it now.  I think you just need the oil filler/breather 
 functions.  I wonder if your case could be modified to include the holes for

 the dipstick tube.  I suppose so, but then again I get the feeling you don't

 want to do a complete rebuild here, otherwise you would have started out 
 with the right case. >>

All,

I have a '67 squareback with a '71 beetle dual port engine in it. The rear
mount (same as a '68) was a direct bolt on to the fan housing....so it is
usable if you switch all the parts. I fashioned a longer dip stick and tube
attachment to extend the original beetle style dip stick tube....it worked
great! :) I then used a rubber expansion plug (from a local hardware store)
to replace the plastic cover on the stock type 3 oil breather. It has a
handle so I can pull it off to add oil since there is no lower hole in the
block.

One thing, I had to use a 1/8" NPT allen head pipe plug to seal the original
oil sender hole (the type 3 has one on the cooler). The allen head was
necessary for clearance, but I can't remember for what...just that you need
to do it.

I have to open the access cover to check the oil, but this is only temporary.
I have a rebuilt type 4 waiting to go in the bay....2 liter 914 P&L's and 914
1.8 heads....rocket square! :)

Go for it...fix your leaks first....because as Jim alluded to....it will keep
asking you why you did it every time you pull the access cover to check the
oil! :) 

Mike