on 6/19/03 9:47 AM, Mike Blotz at Mike.Blotz@pearlizumi.com wrote:

> your smart to replace the pump while the heads are off. so much more
> accessible. and it seems they last about 50k anyway.
>
> no need to remove the crank pulley. gotta remove the smaller pipe that goes to
> pass. side block though. the 13mm nuts are buried indeed. but assessible.
> should be even easier withthe muffler and tin out. if i were you--i would
> almost replace the oil pressure sensor under the pump as well. it will be in
> the open whe the pump is out. it would be quite a bear with it in I foresee.
> but there are 3 nuts holding it on (the pump) one is on top--the other 2 are
> pretty buried. i just did mine with the heads on. and 2 months later did the
> heads--doh. wish i would have waited. i eneded up draind my system 3 times
> total. that damn lil nylon fitting on the lassenger side block was warped and
> leaking after everything. i would replace it with a metal one while your
> here--if its not already done.
>
> let me know if you need any more help
>
Thanks for the advice Mike.  Nylon fitting on the passenger side block?? Is
this a coolant nipple?

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Dan Erlandson
Flemington, NJ
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91 VW Vanagon GL 170,000 mi
99 VW Passat 107,000 mi