Re: [T3] crank case breather setup. and no space for chokes.

[BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/17/05 5:29:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
fess-vwtype3.org@fess.org writes:

>So, you're saying you had the breather kit on a bug, and had the 
>'vented oil filler'
>that went with it.
 
Not the "breather kit", just the filler extension. It came with the car when 
I got.

>hmm. I wonder if the cap is the same for those filler's as for this 
>apparently
>short filler [if I can call it that on the t-3] used to install the kit 
>on my square.
 
I would think so, as most of those filler pieces use the same threads. I know 
about this is the case with stock parts, as my Notch is running a modified 
bug breather (to add oil), since I'm using a converted t-1 engine in it.

>I guess i'll try to take that filler tube off and go down to the parts
>store.

Couldn't hurt, as they might have what you need in stock. I've seen a screw 
in cap with a fitting in the top that also feeds the breather box. Those were 
made of aluminum though. It might really be a case of thinking outside the box 
for parts to fix it (or re-engineering it).
 
>sure would be nice if I knew where it came from though.  I'lld like to 
>know
>if that short filler and cap, are from some type 3 kit, or if it's a 
>complete hack. 

Hard to say, and only the PO or the engine builder might know the real answer 
to that. It might be a case of someone timing a bug part down to fit in a 
t-3. That wouldn't be the first time something like that has happened. I hope 
this helps.

Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
       71 Square, now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen at; 
http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977 
       69 Square, currently awaiting a t-4 engine transplant

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