1600TP oil capacity

[Rusty]

Hello Gurus - the book says 2.5l but at 1.7l the oil level in mine is already at the top mark. Does anyone know a thing about this - she has been running like this for 4 years but now that I'm busy fixing I'm curious. Oh - and the breather at the filler (oil) - should this be left open & if so what about dust, sand etc getting in there?


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[Pine]

Hi Rusty

How sure are you all the old oil is out of the engine? The breather might have a steel pipe going down to the ground on earlier Beetles, or on later models it is connected to the (plastic) air cleaner. You can get a special 'breathing' filter for around R 100. When the engine is running, the airflow is from inside the engine out, but when the engine is not running, dust can get in easily.

[Rusty]

Hi Pine - had the engine out for a month so all the oil is definately out. Thanks for the advice on the breather - I'll fashion something to keep it clean. By the way thanks for the advice on the alternator - all fixed up & looking good.

[ZeroAxe]

Well, if you are 100% sure that all the oil is out, then you might have the wrong dipstick!?

BTW, was this engine standing without oil for over a month!?

[Chris]

Have you started it up with the oil that is in it so that it can run through the system?

If not,start it up for a couple of seconds,shut it down and recheck the level.

[fig]

What Chris says.

The crankcase breather pipe that exits under the rear of the engine was originally covered with a rubber fitting with a slit that acted as a one-way valve.

[ZeroAxe]

Fair enough, but do you think that the oil galleys, pump and cooler can hold 800ml????

[Rusty]

Hey you guys are quick! Yes - its been standing without oil for a month while I was on holiday & shopping for spares. I have not started it yet but have cranked it a few times - bangat. Here are the measurements of my dipstick (I mean the cars). From top of bell to max. mark is 120mm. Length between Max & Min marks is 20 mm and from Min mark to end of the stick is 15mm. I have changed oil over the past 4 years (many times) & it's always been 1.7l.

Fig - what are you talking about?

[calooker]

I also think you have the wrong dipstick the early 1100cc had a longer dipstick about 10mm longer.

[Rusty]

Thanks for the feedback - I don't know anyaone close by that has a 1600TP so I can check the dipstick. What do you suggest? - I'm sure it's a 1600TP so do I just pour in 2.5l & forget about the dipstick? Or - will a kind person please measure a 1600TP dipstck & post the measurements - Please, please???? See then I can make the correct marks on mine.

And on top of this I got oily stuff leaking out of the coil - is it shot ?

[calooker]

I will checK my 1100 as well as a 1600 dipstick, coil leaking that smelly stuff is not good, you need to replace it.
If you need, I have original Bosch coils R225

[Rusty]

Thanks Calooker - you have just sold a coil man. Now how do I go about getting it - I live in Hondeklipbaai (if you can find it on the map) so I suppose internet payment & postage is the way to go.

Yipeeeee

[hitlers revenge]

Calooker, thanks for answering my question before I even asked it. I also have a leaking coil.

[calooker]

There is a 20mm dif. between the 2 dipsticks the 1100cc is 175mm from the mushroom shaped stopper to its end, the later 1300-1600 is 155mm long.
Another quick referance, the early dipstick loof is about 20mm across while the later has a larger loop about 35mm across.
Btw I can post the coil, no problem shipping is R16 to anywhere in SA.
if you are prepared to do a transfer, then let me have your shipping details I will ship the next day.

My bank details:
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Regards,
Rui Faria

[Rusty]

Thanks Rui - I have the dipstick thing sorted out as well

I will transfer the funds tonight.