deep sump

[ice man]

hi i want to drive at 60 65 mph for around 2 hours with out the engine getting to hot is a deep/wide sump going to help
its a standard 1600 twin port if not any ideas :?:
temp at the mo is 240f

 

[ice man]

just seen the bugpack oil cooler kit could this be better? vw heratage
but thats the £££ option

 

[Joval]

Where is your temp sender? Mine hits 240 too but I don't think it's overheating.

 

[ice man]

im not sure. its not a dipstick one .mine went up to 260 once and was fine.i just want it so stay a bit cooler around 220 ideal

 

[VeeDubMan]

Fitting a deeper sump is only going to help. Oil cools the engine as well as air so the more of the stuff you have floating around in the case the better. Stick to Morris oil too (http://www.morrislubricants.co.uk/scripts/prodview.asp?idcat=114&idProduct=375).

 

[uber cool]

mines about 220 to 230 f, can run for hours down to south of france like that. Just make sure its all set up right, a rolling road tune up would do you more good, running weak or incorrect timing can cause overheating as well.

 

[pete nice]

I think I am going to change my deep sump to a wide slimline one. My van is pretty low & am worried about hitting stuff.

Mine will be up for grabs once I have the new one.