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Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Mon, 3 Jan 2005 02:17:04 +0000
...the dealer didn�t have any gaskets for the valve cover or the >water pump or the oil pan. All their computer listed was...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Tue, 1 Jun 2010 22:08:20 -0700
...the cover gasket, on the oil pump, is an extra thing gasket that seals the outer cover of the oil pump to the oil...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:01:53 -0400
...the cover gasket, on the oil pump, is an extra thing gasket that seals the outer cover of the oil pump to the oil...
'87 GL rebuild update
Historical mailing list - Tony Kimmons
Fri, 14 Aug 1998 00:21:47 -0500
...oil seals, oil screen, oil pump seals...what else? 3. Is the sealant for the engine case the same as for the head gaskets...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 6 May 2007 12:00:39 -0700
...I > >>>> got a new gasket set, new oil pump, certainly new bearings, new drive > >>>> shafts/gears (distributor and cam). OK during spare times in...
Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:16:08 -0400
...the cover gasket, on the oil pump, is an extra thing gasket that seals the outer cover of the oil pump to the oil...
Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 19:52:48 -0500
...mind first if you used the Victor reinz gaskets set it has an oil pump gasket that is thicker than the part # calls for...
Re: Advice on TD engine problem
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Fri, 8 May 2015 20:54:28 -0500
...Make sure > > you can see OBEN on the head gasket near the notches. > > > > 2. Possibly the oil pump is not engaging the vacuum pump...
Re: W.B. Turbo and weak spots
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 09:02:14 -0500
...tolerance oil pump to incease the oil pressure can cause problems with the lifters over pumping by the way the some gasket sets have...
Re: Oil Pump Questions - Bottom "gear post" creep?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Aug 2016 18:15:42 -0400
...While I have seen oil pumps installed with the wrong gasket on the cover reducing the effectiveness I have not seen a pump actually...
Re: Coolant Drip!!!
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 30 Aug 2005 09:38:59 -0700
...the oil cooler (that aluminum thing between the oil filter and the engine). Slight possibility it's the gasket between the water pump and...
Re: New oil pump not snug in case
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:36:33 -0400
...New oil pump not snug in case Pascal That's my thinking on the aftermarket oil pumps as well. If the wear marks are...
Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Sat, 6 Mar 2010 17:41:53 -0800
...was able to solve the leaking oil pump cover. > > As it turned out, the pump cover gasket had come apart and there was a...
Oil pump replacement
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 18:05:53 -0800
...my oil pump nuts and found it still leaking I took my van into the local VW dealer for replacement of the gaskets. Talking...
Re: Advice on TD engine problem
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 13 May 2015 15:28:14 -0500
Ken, If by "tab" you mean the part of the gasket near the oil return boss that On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 3...
Re: Parts needed to install new engine
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:33:49 -0700
...New water pump and associated o-ring and gaskets 2. New thermostat and o-ring. 3. New exhaust system (if yours hasn't been...
Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 2 Jan 2005 21:27:34 -0700
...the dealer didn�t have any gaskets for the valve cover or the >> water pump or the oil pan. All their computer listed was...
Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 30 Jan 2002 16:52:42 -0800
Greetings everyone, Just a brief progress report to say that tightening the 4 bolts on my oil pump face plate to squeeze that gasket...
Re: Oil mist/ leak on rear hatch and back of motor
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Mon, 7 Feb 2000 09:57:59 -0500
...Provide extra sealing with grey gasket stuff on the oil breather tower. Bought the parts I needed from TBD. Hope that helps. Dave C...
Re: Advice on TD engine problem
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Fri, 8 May 2015 21:09:18 -0500
...Make >> sure >> > you can see OBEN on the head gasket near the notches. >> > >> > 2. Possibly the oil pump is not engaging the vacuum pump...
89 Vanagon oil usage question
Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
Mon, 23 Feb 2004 11:50:04 EST
...gaskets and rings replaced. He also completed several other engine repairs including replacing the wiring harness, plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, water pump...
Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 12 Dec 1998 21:23:15 PST
...Cover has .000 clearance (gasket provides clearance, radiuses oil inlet and outlet in side pump to improve oil flow) -Increase cam lift and overlap...
Re: Valve Tapping Sound
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 29 May 2002 17:39:49 -0500
...Also, when you change the oil, be sure you replace the crush gasket at the drain plug, also available from the list vendors. Changing...
Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 5
Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
Wed, 12 Sep 2001 13:36:19 -0700
...I know this isn't a $10,000 engine, but should I worry about this stuff having fouled up my oil pump or cooler...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Sun, 6 May 2007 23:20:49 -0700
...I >>>> got a new gasket set, new oil pump, certainly new bearings, new drive >>>> shafts/gears (distributor and cam). OK during spare times in...
Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 6 Mar 2010 17:15:51 -0800
...was able to solve the leaking oil pump cover. > > As it turned out, the pump cover gasket had come apart and there was a...
Coolant Leak @ Water Pump Flange
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:43:43 -0500
...It looks like its coming from the forward mounting flange of the water pump,right below the mounting bolt. It drips onto the oil...
Re: Fox head torque question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:33:25 -0400
...If you were losing that much coolant at the head gasket it would be in the oil for sure. Easy test would be oil...
Re: Oil Pump Leak Advice
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:01:10 -0500
...Started peaking > around again today and I am almost sure it is the oil pump housing, > the area between the pump plate and engine...
Re: W.B. Turbo and weak spots
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 07:05:24 -0800
...tolerance oil pump to incease the oil pressure can cause > problems with the lifters over pumping by the way the some gasket sets > have...
Re: my own coolant mystery
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:51:41 -0500
...Same for the oil cooler, it's always flowing. The only normal thing (apart of a failing inner head gasket or a cylinder crack...
Re: Coolant leak from above the oil filter........happenned to you?
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 4 Feb 2004 12:33:42 -0500
Hey Adam, did you check the oil cooler? is it holding pressure? I have seen one that had a small crack! Pump, i have...
Re: diluted oil
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 Jan 95 17:02:59 MST
...Check that the spacer (plastic thing) and gaskets are on, and that the screws are tight, I guess. Reading up on fuel pumps couldn...
stuck oil plug
Historical mailing list - mike riley
Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:00:03 +0000
...gasket and can be replaced for 50 cents. Suction will not get the heavy particles out. Increasing the effort and expense of the oil...
Re: Oil Pump Replacement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Nov 2000 14:10:29 -0500
I have to ask, why do you want or think you need an oversize oil pump? I have found these to be more harm...
Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:10:02 -0400
Hi Ry, The other thing back there that can leak is the oil pump cover gasket. Mine let go back in the winter... it...
Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Fri, 6 Nov 2015 18:44:30 -0800
...pump inlet screen? This seems like a possibility.. The valve cover gaskets were just cork as they should be.. Have not tested oil pressure...
Re: Diesel Dumb Question
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 23:22:49 +1200
...Blown gasket or head crack to waterpassage. Blue smoke: rings at least. Indicates worn/softened oil rings or cracked head penetrating oilway. Black smoke...
Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:34:37 -0800
...was able to solve the leaking oil pump cover. >>>> >>>> As it turned out, the pump cover gasket had come apart and there >>>> was a...
FS: 1990 2.1L longblock
Historical mailing list - David Hines
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 23:38:57 -0700
...Runs well, no leaks (oil or coolant), new water pump, new oil cooler and hoses, new sensors. 187K. had head gaskets replaced by dealer...
Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 6 Mar 2010 20:57:03 -0500
...was able to solve the leaking oil pump cover. >> >> As it turned out, the pump cover gasket had come apart and there was a...
Re: Advice on TD engine problem
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 13 May 2015 15:25:57 -0500
Ken, If by "tab" you mean the part of the gasket near the oil return boss that sticks out past the head and block...
Latest info on the '83 Westy
Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 11:14:03 -0800
...The only worry is that the head gaskets were done 5 years ago, is that about how long they last? Recent: alternator oil change...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:00:32 -0700
...was a water pump (and don't forget where you stored the gaskets) and > then just last Friday an oil cooler seal. I all...
Re: Sad and depressed
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:59:20 -0500
You possibly ran the converter dry and it pumped it in there to fill it up. Make sure the oils aren't mixing, but...
Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:46:02 -0700
Rachel, on my engine (1.6L diesel), the oil filter housing is well forward of and above where the oil pump is, including the...
Re: Drip, drip drip from 2l1 oil cooler.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:48:23 -0700
...I also use black Toyota silicone on the water pump 0-ring, and thick red permatex high-tack gasket sealer on both sides of...
Re: Cleaning Oily Gunge out of Cooling System
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 May 2010 14:01:07 -0700
re have a Vanagon whose head gasket blew, allowing oil into the coolant. The gasket has been repaired but there's still lots of...
Re: How to untorque the pulley?
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Tue, 23 Nov 1999 19:52:33 -0800
Jay & Kim, Skip the oil pump gasket--you are a classic case of a "hammer looking for a nail." If it ain't broke...
Re: Valve cover leaks
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 14 Nov 2002 08:34:48 -0600
...You might try leaving the dipstick out and running down the road about 50 mph and see how much oil pumps out, that is...
Re: Oil pressure ?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:30:15 -0500
...the oil pump cover and that seal area was also resealed. Noah's shop also added a small gasket at the pump cover which...
Re: oil pressure -- next round
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Sat, 2 Jun 2007 14:39:34 -0700
...I stock these if needed >> Some other possiblitys are trusting the oil pump cover gaskets provided >> with the gasket set to be the correct...
87GL rebuild update (oil pressure)
Historical mailing list - Racer X
Thu, 26 Nov 1998 19:51:08 +0000
...Rebuilt, new bearings, rings, gaskets, oil pump, oil pickup tube (as well as other things) I've got a new VW filter, GTX 20w50...
Re: put goo on gaskets or not?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sun, 2 Jan 2005 18:34:47 -0800
...the dealer didn�t have any gaskets for the valve cover or the >water pump or the oil pan. All their computer listed was...
Re: Contents of Head Gasket Kit 025 198 102A 025198102A (repost)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:08:48 -0800
...Pump Base Gasket - Carb Models in Europe 11) Yep, Coolant Crossover Pipe Gaskets 12) Muffler Flange Gasket - Carb Models in Europe 13) Oil Filler...
Re: Leaking fuel-pump?
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 15:18:09 -0400
...replace the pump (super cheap) along with the seal, if it was mine. Check and see if it's a oily/gas mixture, if...
The DoKa is back, with a buzz !
Historical mailing list - Mick's freeserve
Mon, 4 Nov 2002 18:17:51 -0000
...replacement barrels and pistons,new oil pump, new water pump, new clutch, new rocker covers, seals and gaskets, what water pipes we could get...
Engine oil leak
Historical mailing list - Bill H.
Fri, 20 Aug 2004 07:49:14 -0700
...my best guess would be a leaking gasket on the cover plate to the oil pump. The Haynes has a nice write-up on...
Re: Which is more likely?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:30:44 -0400
...carbon gunk blocking the pump inlet screen? Since it is rebuild, does the oil pump have the proper cover gasket? Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 2 Mar 2003 16:06:11 -0500
The type of coolant has nothing to do with water pump bearings failing. If the coolant reaches the bearings, than the pump has failed...