Same here - I have several diesel VW's and they've leaked from both sides so it's better to replace all of the o-rings while you've got the thing off. There are three - two big, one small (for the shaft). I've got some small ones if you need them. J ----- 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 > Office (856)-765-1583 > Shop (856)-327-0027 > Fax (856)-327-2242 > |
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