[Vwdiesel] Oil pump choices for 1.6TD rebuild

[Shawn Wright]

On 9 Mar 2005 at 16:58, gary <gbangs at cfl.rr.com> wrote:

> Yes, with the hyd head and the turbo, you need the larger pump, 36mm.
> 
> But unfortunately, the more quality pumps cost $$$. I would stay away
> from the Brazilian stuff(Think Cofap)
> 
> The last time I bought an oil pump(four years ago) it was $80 for a
> German pump.
> 
> I just looked at www.autohausaz.com and for an 87 Jetta TD, a
> Schadek/Mayle oil pump lists for USD$70, free shipping over $50(don't
> know if that applies to you Canucks)

Thanks, I'll probably go that route then. Busdepot is cheaper on most things except 
for the pump though. But I can use Autohausaz free shipping & send to family in the 
US... :-)

btw, I know it's standard procedure to replace the pump on a full rebuild, but how 
often do they actually wear out? I checked mine as per Bentley a few years ago, and 
it was within spec for clearances. Do I just toss the old pump in a box with all my old 
tensioner bearings that also never wear out? ;-)

Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta TD (retired)
'85 Jetta D 
'88 Westy 2.1L
'82 Diesel Westy