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type one sump question

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 4:50 pm
by volkswagen50
what can I do with the type one sump to save the lower end when autocrossing? And still stay in the stock class? Thanks

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:05 pm
by Pablo
Something simple like this might help: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_ ... _id=244987

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:04 pm
by sideshow
I made a quasi mini sump using an Autocraft Mini Sump (right drain plate not used). I welded a flat plate of steel on top of three 6mm (10mm wench) nuts and have a centering hole/drain plug clearance.
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My theory is that my filter pump will clean the oil and any bigger bits will stay below the plate. Not using a stand off plate (like mine) will lower you oil pickup point even further and the screen will keep large chunks out of the pump.

I think your only legal solution is to over fill the motor or maybe an acu-sump.

Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 4:07 pm
by volkswagen50
I'm pretty sure I can run a full flow pump and filter setup. Is the main problem the length of the pickup?

Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2005 8:50 am
by sideshow
Lowering the pickup is an old formula vee trick. The problem you are facing is that the stock case has plenty of oil for normal operation.

RPM and ā€œgā€ force slosh reduce the amount of oil at the pickup. A dry sump would be the answer, but good luck hiding the gallons oil from the tech inspector.