mr henderson
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 12:37 PM |
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Suitable oil level for a dry sump system?
I've got a car in, Vauxhall red top with dry sump kit. The oil level in the swirl pot reservoir is about half full. I reckon that's OK.
Any one else have an opinion?
John
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 12:53 PM |
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why only half? the oil doesn't expand like the coolant so why not have it almost full?
don't know, never had one fitted
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stevebubs
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 12:53 PM |
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Oil to just below the top baffle when running is what the caterham guys seem to use...
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 02:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
Oil to just below the top baffle when running is what the caterham guys seem to use...
Likewise, I was advised to have the oil level up to just under the top baffle.
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow © 
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MikeR
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 05:43 PM |
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i thought you where supposed to check them when running.
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perksy
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| posted on 22/4/09 at 05:52 PM |
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Oil level needs checking with the engine running OR straight after switching the engine off
(some folks have made a piece of wire that they use to 'Dip' the tank)
Halfway up the 'Tall Type' SBD/PACE Tank is about right
Problem with the Baffle checking idea is that *if* your using the SBD/PACE 'Tall' tank it doesn't have a baffle
(Use a SBD/PACE Dry sump system on mine and it's a nice piece of kit)
[Edited on 22/4/09 by perksy]
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