Dry Sump Tank

Beetle08 · Post by **Beetle08** » Fri Jun 28, 2002 3:37 pm

Does anyone have any picturs of a dry sump set up for a beetle. I'm converting my motor to Drysump and would like to get ideas for tank location and construction.

Thanks!

Searoy · Post by **Searoy** » Sat Jun 29, 2002 12:43 pm

Aircooled.net has an excellent kit available.

www.aircooled.net

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Steve Arndt · Post by **Steve Arndt** » Sat Jun 29, 2002 2:47 pm

I am going to fab. my own tank that fits next to the trans or above it. I can't modify my beetle body because it is perfect condition. Mounting it below instead of inside is my only option. I do have a few pics of conventional interior tank installs.
Steve

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Searoy:
Aircooled.net has an excellent kit available.

www.aircooled.net

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Alexander · Post by **Alexander** » Sat Jun 29, 2002 2:55 pm

Hey Steve,

you are not using the Pace tank?
If not let me know.......I could use it now.
Alex

Beetle08 · Post by **Beetle08** » Sat Jun 29, 2002 3:58 pm

Steve,
Can you e-mail the pictures please?
I think I'm going the custom rout also.

Thanks,

Mauricio
[email protected]

superdrag73 · Post by **superdrag73** » Sun Jun 30, 2002 10:58 pm

Someone do me a favor and explain this dry-sump thing to me. I'm not saying it's bad or good, just tell me what the attraction is. It seems like a lot of bulk and weight to me.

Sidewalk · Post by **Sidewalk** » Sun Jun 30, 2002 11:28 pm

There are a few advantages, but I will let someone else explain: http://www.howstuffworks.com/question331.htm

There are a few additional links on this page that are worth looking at.

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Rallybug · Post by **Rallybug** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 12:30 am

Here ya go - Porsche Salzburg fitment in Superbeetles:
The tank underneath the left rear wing

That was on the early Supers - later versions ran this tank:

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Chris · Post by **Chris** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 5:03 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Steve Arndt:
I am going to fab. my own tank that fits next to the trans or above it. I can't modify my beetle body because it is perfect condition. Mounting it below instead of inside is my only option. I do have a few pics of conventional interior tank installs. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Steve,
I've looked into this myself. Just a thought.... Could you modify an autostick transmission fluid reservoir for your application? I looked into this for my ghia, but ended up scrapping this idea. I don't know about space in a beetle's engine compartment(clearance with dual carbs, etc). Just a thought.......

Chris Stanford
Montgomery, AL

Sidewalk · Post by **Sidewalk** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 8:21 am

I like the idea of mounting it on the other side of the battery. I will probably mount it there when I go that route.

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Beetle08 · Post by **Beetle08** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 8:42 am

Ralleybug,

Thanks for posting pictures. I really want to see more pictures if anyone has them to get some ideas for my tank. I am going the custom fab direction. I've seen the CB Tank, Peterson, and 911 tank. I'm really interested in custom applications.

Thanks for all the info so far.

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61SunRoofVW4pwr · Post by **61SunRoofVW4pwr** » Mon Jul 01, 2002 12:29 pm

Just like Chris mentioned, I think that an autostick ATF tank would fit the application perfectly since it is made to fit under the right-rear fender. The only thing is that a hole would have to be cut on the right side of the engine compartment for the filler neck and cap. I forgot what's the tank capacity but I think it work.

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andy198712 · Post by **andy198712** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 2:04 pm

bit small isnt it?

(10 yr bump)

Post by **Piledriver** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 3:51 pm

The auto stick sump is pretty small for the job, and DS tanks generally have extensive baffling and layers of horizontal baffles at the top, the oil sheets out on to aid getting the bubbles out.

You want at LEAST 2 gallons to give the oil plenty of time to de-aerate,3 gallon (12 quart) is a very common size, you typically run 8-10 quarts in a "12 qt" tank.

andy198712 · Post by **andy198712** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:44 pm

Brimming the tank would be messy!

That's pile, I'm thinking under the wing will be best for tank shape vs location in relation to oil level....

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