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Dusty
12-13-2015, 09:57 PM
Having just purchased a mk4 1200 80 hp I am in the process of replacing dodgy hoses etc.
The oil tank is an early one with one hose on top and one in the side,is there any good reason to change to the latter type.
The dipstick has been changed to the raised oil level,this current systym has worked for over 1000 hrs,should I leave well enough alone.:confused:

DesertFox4
12-13-2015, 10:36 PM
I have the same design and has performed just fine for 850 hours now. I also just replaced all engine hoses this summer.

Av8r3400
12-14-2015, 06:10 AM
I've got two of the old ones. They work just fine.

Just remember the line in the cover is the oil pickup the the line gong into the side of the tank is the return.

bogmonster
12-14-2015, 06:23 AM
What is the dipstick change?

Av8r3400
12-14-2015, 08:11 AM
The dipstick was changed to change (increase) the amount of oil in the tank.

The old dipstick is round in the top, the new is square.

dholly
12-14-2015, 10:08 AM
Here's the Rotax SB.

Dusty
12-14-2015, 11:20 AM
Thanks for the help
I will stay with what I have but will fit hydraulic hoses and fittings
Cheers
Paul

Dave S
12-14-2015, 01:52 PM
Paul,

Or.........since the Service bulletin clearly provides the measurements......wouldn't take much to dimple the old dipstick with a center punch so it could be used for the "new" oil levels.:cool:

DS