Actually we were discussing the diesel (Subject:Vanagon D) which is a whole 'nother engine from the aircooled. I believe Michael snow had it right, that the flat surfaces seal as required, and besides, I already installed mine without a gasket so don't mess with me now! Oh, one more thing: NEVER, I repeat NEVER ask the VW dealer for advice! Entity Stan Wilder spoke thus: > Think about it! > Call a VW Dealer and ask him if it requires a gasket. > If its an oil pump and it can leak oil to the outside it just stands to > reason it requires a gasket. > I have an 83 AirCooled and it has a gasket between the case and the front > housing of the pump. > If the pump is an internal part (and thats what it looks like to me) that > would only leak back inside the engine it could possibly just be a > precision machine fit. |
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