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Oil filter take off on type3 engine
Stanley - February 7th, 2006 at 06:31 AM

Am in the early stages of building a new engine for my notch. I have an oil pump cover plate with a built in outlet but with the type3 fan shroud I don't think it will fit or will it?
How does everyone else run their oil filters and/or ext coolers?

Cheers


koolkarmakombi - February 7th, 2006 at 07:46 AM

it will fit with a little clearancing. I have scaled pics somewhere for a template


Stanley - February 8th, 2006 at 06:31 AM

Thanks KKK...I'll have a good look when I start the assy. Just stuck my head under the back of my car and thought it would be a bit tight.


PurpleT3 - February 8th, 2006 at 07:51 AM

Gene Berg has a special cover available fo ttype 3's specifically to overcome this problem.


koolkarmakombi - February 8th, 2006 at 06:08 PM

even with a berg cover you will need to mod the rear engine crossmember


type3lover - February 14th, 2006 at 08:48 PM

I had to grind the fanhousing to accomodate the berg oil pump cover on my notch. It's the full flow type with built in pressure relief. Make it thin in the crucial spot for the pipe fitting but dont make a hole. If you do make sure to seal it so it's airtight. This was on an early notch without the rear engine support.
Cheers!
Toby