Date:         Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:51:45 -0700
Reply-To:     Rachel Cogent <cogent@GNTECH.NET>
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From:         Rachel Cogent <cogent@GNTECH.NET>
Subject:      Re: [DIESEL] RE: How the heck to prime oil pump?  (Vanagon D)
Comments: To: Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <KJEKLMFLFINOBKDMAFGBKEHBCJAA.mwsnow@home.com>
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Tobin:
Before doing anything so drastic please check that the drill is turning the
right way AGAIN. Some drills are very easy to inadvertently hit the
direction switch. I think if you had the drill "bogged down" the system is
OK and there are no holes in your pickup tube. You might consider tourning
it fast by hand with the plug out.
Rachel

Entity Michael Snow spoke thus:

> When I had the broken pickup tube, I was able to pump oil for a few seconds
> when the pump was primed through the filter mount hole.  As soon as that oil
> was expelled, pressure went back to zero.  If you are absolutely sure that
> there is enough oil in the pan and you are turning the pump the right
> direction, this is probably the time to pull the pan.  Remove the oil pump
> and pickup tube and examine them closely.  My pickup tube broke on the top
> of the casting by the pressure relief valve, inside the pump.  This area is
> not visible without removing the pickup tube from the pump.  The casting is
> very thin at this point, about 1.5mm.  I sincerely hope that this is NOT
> your problem.
>
> Mike Snow