[Vwdiesel] Fwd: Hydraulic Lifter Question

[Shawn Wright]

I used a 1/2" drill on my TD after rebuild, and was surprised how easily I could get oil 
pressure (30psi+) in a few seconds, this with a new oil pump and no priming. The engine 
started on the first crank after the lifters had sat for over a year in a box...

On 31 May 2006 at 11:06, James Hansen <jhsg at sasktel.net> wrote:

> Would not using a drill and adapter to turn the oil pump be a wiser 
> course of action? Prelube the bearings, fill the followers etc etc...
> It works on a chevy smallblock... no reason it shouldn't work on your volks. And
> yeah, changing valve lash changes duration which alters compression in cams such
> as these. -James
> 
> Libbybapa at wmconnect.com wrote:
> > In a message dated 5/30/06 8:39:16 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
> > george.allison at gmail.com writes:
> > 
> > 
> >> it should not affect
> >> compression, because the valves will just be closed for more of the
> >> time.
> > 
> > That does significantly affect compression.
> > 
> > Andrew
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Shawn Wright
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'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA