[Vwdiesel] Oil flow problem

[Andrew .Libby]

I've never had any issues with the newer pumps.  I certainly wouldn't even
consider replacing one with a diaphragm pump.  IMO, if the vac pump is
binding then it is only a symptom of an illness that will not be cured by
swapping the vac pump.

Andrew

On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 9:58 AM, travis gottschalk <tgott at hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> I wouldn't put the old vac pump on just yet. My brother and I run the newer
> design with no issues other then the thing I stated. Might be wise of you to
> take the top cap off the vac pump and look for scarring on the rotary part
> and the cap. If there is any grit on that gets in there it will bind up and
> leave marks. Also if any condensation with thick cold oil with a loose
> timing belt might be enough to cause the belt to slip along with oil getting
> on the belt making it easier yet to slip. I would keep the newer vac pump on
> if it doesn't show any signs of damage as they are for the most part a
> maintenance free part (the newer ones). Take the timing belt cover off and
> look for oil and inspect your tensioner and int shaft pulleys. Seal up any
> leaks (including head gasket) and hopefully your problem will be solved.
> Don't drive anymore though.
>
> Loren- by your post did you mean the timing belt failed? If so any thoughts
> as to why?
> Travis
>
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft.
> http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/
> _______________________________________________
> Vwdiesel mailing list
> Vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel
>