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555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#254847
first off the lubrication system is in no way related to the fuel system so any vee dub shop should be able to help determine your first issue (oil leaks etc..) they well have no idea when it comes to tuning the car so I'd suggest a two stage plan. Vw place to get the long block sorted, dyno place to get management sorted.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#255047
" it seems to be empty then full "

Sorry dont understand :jesus

Is it you pour oil in and it is low then later full??

Where in Sysdney are you??

Vintage Vee Dub is Campsie and is probabally you best " one stop shop"

Click on OZ BUISNESS DIRECTORY in the banner above.
It lists a heap of places
Futue te ipsum!!!

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#255899
Do you have an extra oil cooler and or filter? I used to have the oil level change in the car from cold to hot. As the cooler and lines would drain to the sump if the car was left standing for a while. Then once the engine is running the sump oil level would fall. (this wasn’t an issue as I have and extended sump) could this be an issue? I found that I run the engine for 15mins just to fill the lines and cooler etc.
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!

MIK33P Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#255924
That could well be the problem, i suppose it doesn't matter that much then as long as i keep the oil levels up then eh?
I do have an external oil filter. I have another question on changing engines. Eg putting a rotary in it! I suppose i should put up a new post for that? (It's all new to me)

[Edited on 4-11-2004 by MIK33P]
MIK33P

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#255929
are you checking the oil on flat ground ?
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

MIK33P Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#255930
By the looks of your picture, you would face that problem a lot (looks Great!) Yeah i'm checking it on flat ground. I may just not be waitng long enough for the oil to drain into the sump?
MIK33P

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#255965
More importantly.....is it actually losing oil onto your garage floor? If not - then you should be ok based on the external oil cooler theory.

Squiz....