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Originally Posted by Homebrewer1
I know the germans were known for their engineering...but WTF is up with the oil filtering system? ain't much too it eh?
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- it's not a bad design - it's just dated. The capacity is a bit low (2.5QTS if memory serves) but if well maintained they're just fine. The fact that there WAS a filter on a small car designed in the 1930's is testamony to the thoughtful design and engineering applied to the VW!
Adding an external spin on filter isn't a bad idea - kits used to be easy to find and cheap to buy - also increased the capacity of the lube system (by the capacity of the fittings, tubes, adapters and the filter itself) -
Nice bug, by the way, I always kinda liked the 40 Ford front end kits - never enough to bother trying to find one
but hey - looks good on a 'vert (they used to make an "opera coupe" kit that'd make your sedan look sort of like a 40 ford coupe ... required extensive surgery to install).
I wouldn't worry about the missing bit of gasket until one of your pushrod tubes starts leaking - then pull the engine - pull the heads - install fresh seals and tubes and put it back in the car!
Steve