Type 3 Dipstick Problems

[MdKnightMan]

Hi everyone. I hope someone can help me.

I am trying to put a type 3 FI VW on my trike frame and I wanted to find out what others have done to solve the dipstick problem. I can find a LOT about converting to an upright engine and using a dipstick adapter but I can't find any information on using a stock dipstick.

The conversion uses a short tube and a small dipstick but can't be used if you keep the pancake engine configuration, which I plan to do.

The stock type 3 dipstick uses 2 different tubes attached together by a rubber boot, one attached to the engine and one attached to the car where the dipstick/oil filler cap clicks into place.

My problem is I do not have the car part of this and even if I did, I would have no where to mount it.

I need a stand alone piece that will fit over the engine tube and hold the dipstick. Has anyone seen this solved and if so where can I get one?


Thanks

[peteg59]

Sounds like you may have to make one, or have one made.
Don't know what body type you have, so its hard to envision exactly how a dipstick needs to be situated on your trike.

If poss, post up a pic or 2 as it might bring you more response...

[DeathBySnuSnu]

Like this??

[MdKnightMan]

Yeah, thanks Snu, I looked and that is what I need.

I may have to have one made or buy that one. If I do buy it I am going to want the bolt on piece removed and tube smoothed. I can't afford show room quality but I am getting everything blasted and powdered.

Unfortunately, I don't have the tools to cut it down and I live in Susanville, CA, a small town 75 miles north of Reno.

There are shops in Reno but they will not do small jobs like this, they do big builds.

So if anyone knows someone that does these kind of things, let me know.