OIL DIP Stick Accuracy on 993 conversion on 1975 911

[vahekar]

Hello, I am new to forums, but I will start by asking a question.


I recently acquired a 1975 Porsche 911 with a 1995 993 engine swap/conversion, with the stock 915 transmission. If anyone would know the answer to my following question, it would greatly be appreciated.

My goal is to read the accurate measurement of the oil level. My oil level indicator in not operating , and the car currently has the stock OIL DIP STICK from the 1975 engine. When I check the oil on the original dipstick (the short dipstick , compared to the long 1995 993 engine dipstick), it is half way. However, I just wanted to make sure if this reading is reliable, due to the fact that my engine is now a 3.6 L compared to the original 2.7 L engine it had before. Does any one have any thoughts on this?

Don,t want to be running the car with less than the required level of oil. Thanks!

[Steve@Rennsport]

The 993 has a totally different oil tank location & configuration from your car so your stock oil tank & dipstick should be just fine.

Those cars have the tank in front of the right rear wheel which necessitated a much longer dipstick & tube. Provided your car doesn't have a 964/993 oil tank, the current one will be accurate.

[Joe Bob]

You have 12+ quarts of oil.....if you see oil on the stick.....yer fine. Find another problem to worry about.

Drive it, beat it, whip it, make it write bad checks.