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• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:56:13 -0600
  ...Then remove the bolts holding that pipe to the water pump and disconnect the small oil cooler hoe from the pump. Coolant will rush...
• Re: Any tricks for priming oil pump?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jul 2011 15:51:28 -0700
  there is a cover plate gasket on wbxr oil pumps.. a very very thin one. they probobalby say to install it dry .. I spary...
• Re: Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 31 May 2004 18:18:38 -0400
  ...Then I install the oil pump I use a bead of silicone on the inner pump flange after I install the gasket on the...
• Re: Source for small auxiliary coolant pump? (oil cooler idea!)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 9 May 2000 11:40:31 EDT
  ...I'll also add a temp switch to signal the pump to >operate only when oil temps exceed the desired amount. I figure this...
• oil pump
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:10:56 -0500
  no i listed the oil pump new with part number. I LISTED THE PUMP GAVE A PART NUMBER .I sold Scott the pump.I...
• Re: REPLACING OIL PUMP
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:34:01 -0500
  Stephen, I think you are shoveling sand against the tide, trying to get more pressure by replacing the oil pump. If the pump is...
• Oil Pump Replacement Diesel...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 95 11:08:50 PST
  Ok...so it looks like my oil pump is way dead... Does anybody know...On NuBus ('82 Diesel) can the oil pump be replaced...
• oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 13:19:14 -0400
  ...A thicker oil will also get pumped more effectively by the oil pump because of the same clearance effect. This is why doing stuff...
• Tip for anyone installing 30mm oil pump on vanagon air cooled engine.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 17:16:01 -0500
  ...Well, you cannot use the stock 1600 oil pump cover to cover the new 30mm oil pump. You have to machine the edges off...
• Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 31 May 2004 11:12:51 -0700
  ...I am thinking the oil pump may be leaking for some reason?. I used a new pump, gaskets, and red sealing nuts and its...
• Re: new bearings but no change in oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 11:27:32 -0500
  ...Either I will have to buy a new oil pump or > switch to straight SAE 40 oil. I'll try the oil tomorrow, but...
• Thank your Vendors on the oil pump.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 02:23:20 -0500
  I want to tank all the vendors for their assistance in attempting to locate an oil pump for me. I admit I was totaly...
• Re: Type 4 heavy duty oil pump advise for mounting the oil cooler in the front.
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:05:24 -0500
  ...Type 4 heavy duty oil pump advise for mounting the oil cooler in the front. Dear list I am getting rid off my oil...
• Re: Type 4 heavy duty oil pump advise for mounting the oil cooler in the front.
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:06:35 -0500
  ...Type 4 heavy duty oil pump advise for mounting the oil cooler in the front. Dear list I am getting rid off my oil...
• 1982 Diesel Vanagon engine parts 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - jamie foust
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:08:38 +0000
  ...Flywheel $75.00 Air Box / Intake Manifold $65.00 Exhaust Manifold $35.00 Oil Pump w/ pickup $40.00 **NEW** Crank & Water Pump Pulley...
• Re: diluted oil
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 18:49:27 -0500
  I believe VW corrected this 'gas into the oil' fuel pump problem in '73, when they added the little drain tube that hangs off...
• Re: oil pressure -- next round
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 16 May 2007 23:27:46 -0700
  ...BUT I do see quite obvious new scratches in the cover. > Scratches on the cover means the pump wasn't pumping much oil. Not...
• Re: Installed VDO/PSI Gauge = oil light on at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Bobby K. Winter
  Sun, 23 Mar 1997 20:38:10 -0500
  ...not surprising. > Clearance between the bearings (and the oil pump gears to the oil pump > cover) have increased over it's lifespan so it...
• Re: Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 31 May 2004 13:01:41 -0700
  ...the oil pump and the between the cover and pump. > > Any other places it could be? > > Dip stick is not leaking, > Oil filler tube...
• Re: Oil pump cover gasket?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 14:31:56 -0400
  ...Oil pump cover gasket? > Does the oil pump cover on the 1.9 have a gasket or sealant? The Bently > doesn't show one...
• Re: Lifters pumping down at speed
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:57:51 -0400
  I had this happen years ago in a 1.9 engine when the oil level got low the lifter would clatter at the toll...
• Oil Leak Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:48:04 -0800
  ...It turns out that the pressure relief valve in the oil pump was stuck. My thanks to all of those who gave me suggestions...
• Re: Oil pump day..
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:48:46 -0700
  ...Also, rarely do these >> pumps actually go bad. If replacing to solve a low oil pressure issue at >> least go to the oversize pup...
• Re: Oil-sucking devices...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:53:45 -0700
  ...power up the fuel pump by connecting the battery to it .. and it sucks. It Sucks pretty well. I use it to suck oil...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 18:37:34 -0700
  ...fuel pump >> to keep >> the internals >> lubricated the list as follows: >> >> WD40 >> 3 in 1 oil >> diesel >> synthetic (oil?) >> petroleum product (oil?) >> ATF >> >> I...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 10:29:50 -0700
  ...How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D) >> >> >> Yep, it takes a gasket. >> -Dana- >> >>> As long as we are on the subject, does...
• Re: Before I buy an engine ...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 23:57:11 -0400
  ...Have always used VW oil >> filters. Had oil pressure sensors replaced. Replaced the oil pressure >> regulator piston and spring, had the oil pump replaced...
• Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 8 May 2015 18:49:58 -0400
  ...Check the vacuum pump and it seemed fine. Pulled it out looked at the oil pump shaft. Hooked up a rubber hose to the...
• Re: 71 Poptop Oil PSI question!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 14:14:39 -0400
  ...gasket goop between the pump and cover, thus causing the cover to stand too far away from the oil pump gears? I learned the...
• VDO 80 psi oil pressure sender with 5 bar gauge
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:20:43 -0300
  ...I changed my oil pump to a Schadek pump and I changed my sender because I broke my 5 bar sender. Now my readings...
• Re: Fwd: 81 Air cooled... Engine conversion options??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:02:17 -0800
  ...The 83 type with 'overhead dipstick' is far better ) a suitable oil pump. the right way is buy a new DV oil pump that...
• Melling oil pump
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 19:34:16 -0600
  I just received an order from RMMW of an oil pump for my 83 aircooled Vanagon project. They sent me a Melling heavy duty...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:25:31 -0800
  ...Oil Pump Replacement. >>>> >>>> yes, on all three types of engines that come in vanagons. >>>> >>>> I've never believed in replacing oil pumps myself much...
• Subject: Re: Changing Tranny Oil - One More Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott LeGear
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:30:45 -0700
  ...They have a pump for a few bucks that you can screw into the top of a gallon oil jug. The outlet has a...
• Re: TiiCo, high oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 21:09:23 -0500
  What! Too much oil pressure at idle? That pressure is normal for those engines. The tolerances are tighter and the oil pump larger than...
• Re: Oil Pump Leak Advice
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 19:08:15 -0800
  ...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: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:47:04 -0400
  ...As to the oil pump going wrong... well, it's far from the first thing i would suspect, BUT!!! i have seen "wrong gasket...
• new bearings but no change in oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Doug Mahone
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 22:39:25 -0500
  ...Either I will have to buy a new oil pump or switch to straight SAE 40 oil. I'll try the oil tomorrow, but...
• Re: Quieting noisy lifters (was: Head gasket leaking. Bummer)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:51:12 -0800
  On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 3:23 PM, Mark A Kippert <vanagon@kippert.com> wrote: > Would replacing the oil pump help (The engine...
• Re: "Turbo 105" WBX?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 22:07:11 -0400
  Oh BTW, the second oil pump is most likely an electric scavenging pump to used to return the oil from the turbo back to...
• 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: Minor Oil pump leak and minor valve cover leak
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 22:30:35 -0700
  ...Oil pump should be 10mm nuts, and they are difficult but not impossible to reach. If you have 13mm, either something's weird or...
• stalling when engine is cold
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 02 Sep 94 17:30:28 CDT
  ...It could also have a bad oil pump. That's right, oil pump! If the same engine has zero compression, the chances are even...
• Re: to the td conversion people
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:10:22 EDT
  ...the foamy oil that comes out of the > turbo is allowed to reliquify before entering the pan which can ensure that the > oil pump...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:52:10 -0700
  On 23 Nov , 2014, at 1:38 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > What concerns me is the 60 psi cold, which indicates the pump is...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 01:50:50 -0700
  ...The oil pump was not primed and therefore not able to pump any oil to were it needed to be. What I did to...
• Re: Oil Pump Access
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:58:28 -0500
  ...Could be the three-belt pulley seal at the end of the > crankshaft, or could be the oil pump. Haven't gotten under the...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:21:06 -0800
  What exactly in the water pump is this oil supposed to lubricate? And what is the effect of oil on the rubber hoses in...
• Re: Oil pump day..
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Sun, 1 May 2016 14:19:44 +0000
  ...Oil pump day.. Yeah, I just installed the oversize pump to prolong the inevitable engine replacement. On Saturday, April 30, 2016, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• 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: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 11:16:25 EDT
  ...surfaces (base of pump body and top of pickup tube) by emery cloth sanding against a flat. On my oil cooler/filter mount, there...
• NVC: what oil to fill an electric pump motor chamber?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:34:02 -0500
  ...a submersible pump apart to rewire a pulled out connector and I now have a garage floor full of very thin oil that was...
• Re: Proper storage of a used fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 30 May 2005 13:33:09 -0600
  ...pump I bought on ebay several months ago(NOS pump from a > Porsche/german car shop in California) had been filled with mineral oil...
• Re: Oil pump filters [T1]
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jun 96 12:05:30 +0200
  ...in the oil passages, at least, where you can get at them. For best performance you should hard-anodize the pump body to assure...
• Re: 91 vannie oil lite and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:37:39 EDT
  ...thank you for the reply new engine 25 miles on it, new sensors,german, new bearings, oil pump etc, great oil pressure. rune great...
• Oil pressure warning light at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Mahone
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:05:14 -0500
  ...Has anyone ever replaced an oil pump to solve their oil pressure problems? Doug .................................... Get your own free email account from http://www.popmail...
• 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: Replace WBX with more efficient engine? Well....
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:19:33 -0400
  ...oil in that? Or is that just the old Mercedes > diesels? To some extent depends on the injection pump -- Is the injection pump on...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:23:54 -0500
  ...Then > remove the bolts holding that pipe to the water pump and disconnect the > small oil cooler hoe from the pump. Coolant will rush...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 07:28:23 EST
  ...Yesterday, I got a call from Bob telling me he was sending me a new oil pump, as he found a standard pump that...