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Date:         Wed, 7 May 2003 08:57:15 -0700
Reply-To:     Sean Garrett <SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU>
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From:         Sean Garrett <SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU>
Subject:      Re: 81 Westy questions with Pica
Comments: To: Mike <vw_westy81@YAHOO.COM>
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Hi Mike,
1. your oil pump should be a type 4 however I am not the definitive voice on
this. It is a "good measure" to replace the oil pump seen as how the all
air-cooled engines rely so heavily on oil cooling.


2. Go to a salvage yard and find a replacement for this plastic piece.
Repairing these older plastic pieces is difficult.


3. I had the same problem with my 81, took me forever to find the
replacement metal tin. All I can say is "good luck" , be persistent.


Sean Garrett
1981 Westy (his)
1995 Eurovan Camper (hers)
1987 Syncro project (Subie 2.5)
sean.garrett@asu.edu


> Hi All,I have a few questions.All the pics for the
> following question can be fould here:
> http://sky.prohosting.com/~74thing/oilpump/oilpump.html
> 1. Oil Pump
> The oil pump I pulled from my engine is not the type 4
> oil pump pictured in any of my books.
> Can anyone tell me what pump it is?
> To me it looks like a type 1 oil pump.
> Will a type 1 pump work OK in the type 4 engine?
> There are no VW markings, the only markings I can make
> out are on the cover & there are:
> 8MM
> USA
> 2. Warm Air Blower VW # 070-256-051The Plastic
> housing the surrounds the warm air blower fan attached
> to the Alternator has melted on the bottom and lets
> air out.
> Does anyone know it it can be repaired some how or
> should I find one in good condition & replace it?
> 3. Left Rear Engine Tin
> One of the previous owners removed tha AC my westy had
> & when they did they put this in for
> the Left rear tin.
> It is made of fiberglass and does not fit very well
> and is badly cracked in a few places.
> I want to replace it with an original piece. If anyone
> haas one or knows where I can get one please let me
> know.
>
>
> =====
> Mike in Colorado
> 1981 Westy
> 1974 Thing
>
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