Re: [T3] Fitting a Type 1 case into Type 3

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 26 Oct 2004 at 16:25, BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:

> Then Jim wrote:

> >Why? Do you just need a type 3 breather box? I have some if you do.
> 
> I went this route so I could add oil to the engine, without having to have 
> the case machined. This engine is still a factory VW assembled engine, that had 
> never been opened up for any internal work. It is a 73 type 1 dual relief case 
> with 8 mm head studs.

I guess I never saw this. That's a perfectly good reason, and I'm sure that 
RIMCO could add the holes that you need, when you get around to rebuilding 
this.

> I'm using the correct type 3 stand, just the breather box had been changed.

Okay, I got it, finally...  ;-)

That sounds just fine. Interesting solution.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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