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• Re: 2.1 oil pump gasket question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:03:47 -0700
  traditionally on oppossed four vw engines........there is a super thin paper gasket to seal the cover to the oil pump. if you are...
• Oil leak from rear - oil pump gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Oil leak from rear - oil pump gaskets
  September 30, 1987
  ...Oil seepage from the oil pump on 1.9L water-cooled engines is caused by gaskets which are not fully compressed. * Replace the oil...
• Re: Oil pump sealing questions...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 15:36:53 -0400
  ...Do I put one gasket between the block and oil pump housing and the other between the oil pump housing and the oil pump...
• Oil pump sealing questions...
  Historical mailing list - Donald Adams
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 08:52:25 -0700
  ...Do I put one gasket between the block and oil pump housing and the other between the oil pump housing and the oil pump...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 10:56:15 -0700
  ...A gasket between the block and oil pump body would only affect the vertical location of the all of the pump components, not the...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 15:16:19 -0500
  Think about it! Call a VW Dealer and ask him if it requires a gasket. If its an oil pump and it can leak...
• Re: Advice on an Oil-pump oily gasket slow leak
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 11:17:12 -0700
  I just had my oil pump gasket replaced. I also replaced the rear crankshaft seal. My gasket was torn. No problems now. If you...
• 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: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 20:49:52 -0800
  You alluded to a seal replacement, was it the oil pump cover gasket? Others have noted that the pump to case gasket is thicker...
• 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: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 10:24:13 -0700
  ...How could you accureately set the pump gear end-play with a gasket between the block and oil pump as an added variable? Mike...
• Re: 2.1 oil pump gasket question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:00:45 -0400
  ...There are two gaskets > there. Gasket, oil pump, pump cover to pump body, 111 115 131B and > Gasket, > oil pump, pump body to engine...
• Syncro oil pump/gasket replacement?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 15:41:37 -0700
  ...I suspect there is a leak at the oil pump gasket, but I can't see it. My next move is to remove the...
• Oil pump sealing questions... and more
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 20:26:41 -0400
  ...Do I put one gasket between the block and oil pump housing and the other between the oil pump housing and the oil pump...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:57:42 -1000
  ...going back to the air-cooled days the oil pump Cover gasket is really really thin. ( I like to give them a very light...
• Re: 2.1 oil pump gasket question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:20:29 EDT
  ...There are two gaskets there. Gasket, oil pump, pump cover to pump body, 111 115 131B and Gasket, oil pump, pump body to engine...
• oil pump?
  Historical mailing list - BM2AM
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 18:32:46 EST
  I am replacing my oil pump in my 84 westy. I got two different gaskets do I use a gasket between the cover and...
• Oil pump cover gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 12:57:41 -0400
  Does the oil pump cover on the 1.9 have a gasket or sealant? The Bently doesn't show one, but there's something...
• Advice on an Oil-pump oily gasket slow leak
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 12:33:29 -0400
  ...As my engine is always dry!! (All gasket and O-ring have been change on this engine last winter except the oil pump gasket...
• Victor Reinz full gasket kit concern (2.1 wbx)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 19:41:38 -0700
  ...I replaced the oil pump cover gasket during the process. I measured the clearance of the pump gears to be between 0.002" and...
• 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 and also > a minor bit of oil on the bottom of my valve covers. > > Assuming the gasket on the oil pump might...
• Re: Low oil pressure in a Type IV...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 08:30:15 -0700
  ...Type 1 (Beetle) engine oil pumps used a very thin paper gasket is used to seal the machined pump cover to the pump housing...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 08:30:00 -0500
  ...the oil pump to the case and the thickness of the gasket between the pump and the pump cover. One of the oil pressure...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 08:53:59 -0600
  ...the oil pump to the case and the thickness of the gasket between the pump and the pump cover. One of the oil pressure...
• Re: Victor Reinz full gasket kit concern (2.1 wbx)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 20:03:37 -0700
  ...I replaced the > oil pump cover gasket during the process. I measured the clearance of the > pump gears to be between 0.002" and...
• Re: Go Westy 30 mm oil pump kit (review) Oil pressure update - 85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 14:25:20 -0400
  ...mm oil pump kit (review) Oil pressure update - 85 1.9 The Go Westy Oil Pump kit was great… Schadek pump, 2 gaskets, bolts...
• Oil pump blueprint revisited
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 03:31:06 PST
  In addition to reducing the pump cover clearance to .000" WITHOUT the gasket (use the gasket when installing...) The oil inlet and exit can...
• 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...
• 2.1 oil pump gasket question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:41:52 -0500
  Bentley, in the diagram on 17.7, show the oil pump as having a paper gasket between the pump housing and the block, but...
• Oil Pump removal-Difficult????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:57:19 -0500
  ...Per the ETKA, might be the housing gasket or the oil pump gasket ???? How hard to check? Thanks all. -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL...
• Re: New oil pump not snug in case
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:09:12 -0400
  ...I throw the gasket away that comes with the gasket set for the > oil > pump cover. The reason I do this is that although...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 10:39:26 -0500
  ...the oil pump to the case and the thickness > of the gasket between the pump and the pump cover. One of the oil > pressure...
• oil pump gasket replacing
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 13:49:03 -0800
  My tightening of my oil pump bolts did not eliminate my oil leak there. What is entailed in replacing the gasket? And while there...
• Go Westy 30 mm oil pump kit (review) Oil pressure update - 85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:42:53 -0400
  The Go Westy Oil Pump kit was great… Schadek pump, 2 gaskets, bolts and VW cover…ordered via priority mail and it came really...
• Re: oil pump blueprinting question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:53:10 -0400
  ...BTW I measured the oil pump cover gasket I received with the Victor Reinz gasket kit and it measured .008" which is twice the...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:37:46 -0700
  ...gasket. > If its an oil pump and it can leak oil to the outside it just stands to > reason it requires a gasket. > I...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 09:13:19 -0700
  Yep, it takes a gasket. -Dana- > As long as we are on the subject, does a gasket go between the pump and > block?
• Re: Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 07:49:27 -0400
  ...I throw the gasket away that comes with the gasket set for the oil > pump cover. The reason I do this is that although...
• Re: Low oil pressure in a Type IV...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 22:12:31 -0500
  ...Any gasket or sealant used to seal the > pump to > the engine case will NOT impact oil pump performance. > > Dan ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM...
• Re: Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 06:08:03 -0700
  ...I throw the gasket away that comes with the gasket set for the oil > pump cover. The reason I do this is that although...
• Re: Advice on an Oil-pump oily gasket slow leak
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 12:21:55 -0500
  ...Advice on an Oil-pump oily gasket slow leak > Hi guys, > > Well, I am leaving for my very well needed / awaited summer vacation in...
• Minor Oil pump leak and minor valve cover leak
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 13:41:43 -0800
  ...Assuming the gasket on the oil pump might benefit from tightening the four 13 mm nuts I was able to use a u-joint...
• Re: Any tricks for priming oil pump?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 9 Jul 2011 14:50:28 -0700
  ...Any tricks for priming oil pump? > At 04:48 PM 7/9/2011, Ken Lewis wrote: >>Finally installed this engine that I rebuilt several...
• Re: Mystery oil leak on 2.1 please help with ideas
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 31 May 2004 14:44:00 -0700
  ...wrote: > > > > I am thinking the oil pump may be leaking for > some reason?. > > I used a new pump, gaskets, and red sealing nuts > and...
• Fwd: Oil Pump removal-Difficult????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:54:34 -0500
  ...Per the ETKA, might be the housing gasket or the oil pump gasket ???? How hard to check? Thanks all. -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL...
• Re: Minor Oil pump leak and minor valve cover leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 17:14:30 -0500
  ...oil pump and also > a minor bit of oil on the bottom of my valve covers. > > Assuming the gasket on the oil pump might...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 08:46:53 -0700
  ...Mike Snow > As long as we are on the subject, does a gasket go between the pump and > block? I rebuilt my engine and...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 16:15:13 -0700
  ...The oil pump body and its engine block mounting surface are finely machined, eliminating the need for any type of gasket or sealant. The...
• Re: Oil Pump removal-Difficult????
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:55:35 -0600
  ...looking down. > Per the ETKA, might be the housing gasket or the oil pump gasket ???? > How > hard to check? Thanks all. > > -- > Michael in San...
• Re: Oil pump cover gasket?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 12:20:25 -0700
  > Does the oil pump cover on the 1.9 have a gasket or sealant? The Bently > doesn't show one, but there's something...
• BOSTON BOBS OIL PRESSURE THOUGHTS
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 21:04:27 -0500
  ...the part # for the gasket is the same as a bug. those have always measured .004ths thick when the oil pump cover gasket thickness...
• Re: Oil Pump removal-Difficult????
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:03:39 -0700
  ...Per the ETKA, might be the housing gasket or the oil pump gasket ???? How hard to check? Thanks all. -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL...
• Re: leaking oil pump gasket or bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 19:12:59 -0500
  ...leaking oil pump gasket or bolts >Hello- > Is there anyway of getting at the oil pump cover bolts or the cover >itself without pulling...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 15:28:53 -0700
  ...is the gasket? There is definitely a gasket between the filter mount and the block, but none for the oil pump. If you're...
• Re: Fwd: Oil Pump removal-Difficult????
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:47:53 -0700
  ...looking down. > Per the ETKA, might be the housing gasket or the oil pump gasket ???? > How > hard to check? Thanks all. > > -- > Michael in San...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 16:13:03 -0500
  ...gasket. > > If its an oil pump and it can leak oil to the outside it just > stands to > > reason it requires a gasket. > > I...
• Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 00:59:33 -0500
  ...case (or oil cooler) to get some oil into the pump cavity. Make sure you used the correct pump cover gasket. It is really...
• 2.0 Swap. Oil pump prime puzzler.
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:26:47 -0800
  ...For some reason the oil pump seems to be losing its prime. It has a long repair history, 1) Blown head gasket, head resurfaced...
• Re: 71 Poptop Oil PSI question!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 14:14:39 -0400
  ...too much gasket goop between the pump and cover, thus causing the cover to stand too far away from the oil pump gears? I...
• Re: Oil Pump removal-Difficult????
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:38:58 -0700
  ...looking down. > Per the ETKA, might be the housing gasket or the oil pump gasket ???? > How > hard to check? Thanks all. > > -- > Michael in San...