Date:         Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:37:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Rachel Cogent <cogent@GNTECH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rachel Cogent <cogent@GNTECH.NET>
Subject:      Re: How the heck to prime oil pump?  (Vanagon D)
Comments: To: wilden1@JUNO.COM
In-Reply-To:  <20010630.151620.-388721.1.wilden1@juno.com>
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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.