Make sure that you get a Viton oring. Buna will not last as long in
gasoline. If I remember correctly, Buna has 'B'or probably 'C' compatibility
with gasoline and Viton has 'A' compatibility.

Buna is fine, 'A' rated, with oil and diesel.

Good Luck,

Tom Cates
83 Air-Cooled Westfalia, 'Hammurabi'

----- Original Message -----
From: <KENWILFY@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: 82 Diesel Question - Seal around Cold Start Valve?

> Here is what needs to be done.  You need to remove the fuel pump from the
> motor.  Get a torx driver from your FLAPS.  Remove the cold start arm from
> the pump (has a clip on it) and use the torx driver to remove the plate
> behind the arm on the pump.  Now you will see a small o-ring.  Take it to
> local NAPA and get a new o-ring that matches this one.  Put it back
together
> and it should be good to go.  I did this on my sister's Rabbit a while ago
> and it has been fine since.  Sometimes you can put the cold start valve in
a
> certain position and this will stop it from leaking as well.
> Let me know how you make out.
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> http://www.vanagain.com
> John 3:16
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