dry sumps

[dodgy154]

has any one got any info on dry sumps ? got a 81 turbo esprit with one . need to know if i am checking the oil level right !!!
Dave

[wedg1e]

My manual says that the sump capacity is 6.5L (11.4 pints) from dry, or 5.0L (8.8 pints) on a refill, both including filter. Difference between high and low dipstick marks is 1L.
There may well be a specific procedure for checking (eg within a short period after switching engine off), but I can't find it at present.

You could always drains and refill from scratch, then you'd know it was right...

Ian

Edit: here it is:-

"Check the oil level in the catch tank at the r/h side of the engine bay within 2 minutes of switching off. Oil will drain back from the tank into the sump when left standing and if the level is checked before the scavenge pumps have returned this oil to the tank, overfilling will result."

>> Edited by wedg1e on Sunday 13th February 20:46

[dodgy154]

thanks for that info , its put my mind at rest , when i checked the dipstick it was reading very low , if the oil drains back it will read low ! thanks