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Bashr52
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| Derick cobb : thats the second time someone has suggested changing to a type 1 dipstick....How is that done ?....what do I have to do ? ....I cant find any postings on this....... |
Just be aware that this dipstick change will put it behind the fan shroud on the type 3 engine. Not a show stopper, but it is kind of a PITA to get your hand in there to check the oil level if you have fat fingers  |
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:55 am Post subject: |
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| grandpa pete wrote: |
| Derick cobb : thats the second time someone has suggested changing to a type 1 dipstick....How is that done ?....what do I have to do ? ....I cant find any postings on this....... |
Just be aware that this dipstick change will put it behind the fan shroud on the type 3 engine. Not a show stopper, but it is kind of a PITA to get your hand in there to check the oil level if you have fat fingers |
The adapter just bolts on in place of the oil fill/dipstick tube (2 nuts hold it on). If you use a long handle dip stick, then you'll be able to reach it easier.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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SBD
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| Bobnotch wrote: |
| Bashr52 wrote: |
| grandpa pete wrote: |
| Derick cobb : thats the second time someone has suggested changing to a type 1 dipstick....How is that done ?....what do I have to do ? ....I cant find any postings on this....... |
Just be aware that this dipstick change will put it behind the fan shroud on the type 3 engine. Not a show stopper, but it is kind of a PITA to get your hand in there to check the oil level if you have fat fingers |
The adapter just bolts on in place of the oil fill/dipstick tube (2 nuts hold it on). If you use a long handle dip stick, then you'll be able to reach it easier. |
But unlike the original setup, no matter what, you'll have to open the engine cover to check the oil. If possible, I'd try to figure out a way to rework the stock dipstick/location. |
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Bobnotch
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| Bobnotch wrote: |
| Bashr52 wrote: |
| grandpa pete wrote: |
| Derick cobb : thats the second time someone has suggested changing to a type 1 dipstick....How is that done ?....what do I have to do ? ....I cant find any postings on this....... |
Just be aware that this dipstick change will put it behind the fan shroud on the type 3 engine. Not a show stopper, but it is kind of a PITA to get your hand in there to check the oil level if you have fat fingers |
The adapter just bolts on in place of the oil fill/dipstick tube (2 nuts hold it on). If you use a long handle dip stick, then you'll be able to reach it easier. |
But unlike the original setup, no matter what, you'll have to open the engine cover to check the oil. If possible, I'd try to figure out a way to rework the stock dipstick/location. |
Agreed. In fact I warned him about having to lift the hatch to check/add oil in a PM.
I also suggested doing an indent for the t-3 oil filler/dipstick set up. I'm just not sure IF he has the room to play with. Like he said himself, he was about 8 inches short of being able to just drop the t-3 floor section into it (lengthwise). That 8 inch difference can be a real bugger to work around without getting creative, or having other options. It was just a suggestion, and he may or may not use it. We'll see.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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| "Friends are God's way of apologizing for relatives." |
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| People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". |
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SBD
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| Bobnotch wrote: |
| SBD wrote: |
| Bobnotch wrote: |
| Bashr52 wrote: |
| grandpa pete wrote: |
| Derick cobb : thats the second time someone has suggested changing to a type 1 dipstick....How is that done ?....what do I have to do ? ....I cant find any postings on this....... |
Just be aware that this dipstick change will put it behind the fan shroud on the type 3 engine. Not a show stopper, but it is kind of a PITA to get your hand in there to check the oil level if you have fat fingers |
The adapter just bolts on in place of the oil fill/dipstick tube (2 nuts hold it on). If you use a long handle dip stick, then you'll be able to reach it easier. |
But unlike the original setup, no matter what, you'll have to open the engine cover to check the oil. If possible, I'd try to figure out a way to rework the stock dipstick/location. |
Agreed. In fact I warned him about having to lift the hatch to check/add oil in a PM.
I also suggested doing an indent for the t-3 oil filler/dipstick set up. I'm just not sure IF he has the room to play with. Like he said himself, he was about 8 inches short of being able to just drop the t-3 floor section into it (lengthwise). That 8 inch difference can be a real bugger to work around without getting creative, or having other options. It was just a suggestion, and he may or may not use it. We'll see. |
Understood. Custom vehicles often have their compromises.  There was definitely a reason that VW did it the way they did. An indentation and the stock style filler/dipstick would be great IF THERE'S ROOM. I imagine if he'd lived with a TYPE III for a while he would have thought of all of this beforehand but... from what I've seen so far I'm sure he'll make something work. The fact that the stock dipstick is spring loaded should give him some leeway in working out a solution.  |
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eyetzr 
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| put a oil door in the engine door. No indent req'd. & still serviceable. I agree with Bobnotch that it would be a pain lifting the lid to add or check oil. The type 3 designers tried to keep oil check & fill easier. |
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grandpa pete
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WELL !! survived another drive to new York city....GOODS NEWS !! no traffic tickets this time  .
....But I cheated...small show ; took an oversized van.  .
..I got a couple of 5x6 foot 1/4 inch thick plastic signs ( dated signs can't be reused )...When I asked the boss if I could " throw them away for him" he laughed and asked me where they were going to go in my volkswagen project ?..
...I think I'll use one for a clean white ceiling...and pieces for door panels that won't warp because they are plastic .
After they are cut to fit and covered with fabric you will never know what company logo was on them 
Great info on the Type 3 stuff but it will be a couple of weeks till I can get ba ck to it ...this is our busy seaon for conventions
Eyetzr ; $ daily allowance for food OR .... 
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eyetzr
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grandpa pete
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Eyetzr ; $ daily allowance for food OR ....
..........Tough decision  ; Do I want 5 days of fancy food ( $60 per day ) at the Hilton Lincoln Center ( 2 eggs $16 or $ 18.00 hamburger )  or do I walk across the street to Burger King and then come home and order VW parts ....
Speaking of ordering parts ; ordered parts from BooZoo-k..Geat guy very efficient..when I said " old guy " DOESN'T DO PAYPAL we worked it out...parts were exactly as represented....Thanks Mr. Boo
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Bobnotch
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Speaking of ordering parts ; ordered parts from BooZoo-k..Geat guy very efficient..when I said " old guy " DOESN'T DO PAYPAL we worked it out...parts were exactly as represented....Thanks Mr. Boo |
Yeah, Joel is a great guy to get parts from. Very open and straight forward.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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| "Friends are God's way of apologizing for relatives." |
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| People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". |
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eyetzr
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| yes Joel is one of the best to deal with. I am still having the issue with eat real good or buy more VW parts. I thought you were the wise one for us to learn from. |
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Bobnotch
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| yes Joel is one of the best to deal with. I am still having the issue with eat real good or buy more VW parts. I thought you were the wise one for us to learn from. |
If you mean me, I eat a lot of PBand J, and or ramen noodles.
Gotta have beer and parts money.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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| "Friends are God's way of apologizing for relatives." |
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| People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". |
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grandpa pete
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eyetzr
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more $$$$ for parts.  |
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SBD
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| FREE breakfast AND lunch at the convention today......Made money on that deal |
 Shhhh. Don't tell anybody.  |
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grandpa pete
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SBD
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SBD......FREE DINNER TOO !!!!!
SSSHHH!!! |
 Let's see....Green beans, baked potato, and...... Salisbury Steak?
Whoops!  Almost forgot the salad! |
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grandpa pete
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eyetzr
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| GP , we are after all VW people. You are obviously travelling on somebody else s dime. Sheesh Hilton, what ever happened to Motel 6 parking lot. |
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SBD
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| You obviously haven't had dinner at the Hilton recently |
No, but I did eat at Taco Bell the other day. |
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