[Vwdiesel] oil pump binding

[brian hoeft]

Sure you're not binding on the  intermediate shaft of vacuum pump?


-Brian






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On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 12:51 PM, Will Taygan <william at taygan.com> wrote:

> Rebuilding 1.6NA ME code solid lifter from a mid-80s Jetta for Westy #2.
>
> When I fully tighten down the brand new Meyle oil pump, the shaft
> doesn't turn.  Fully tightening an old used VW pump does the same thing,
> though not quite as tight (pump is not from the Jetta though).
>
> When I first put the Meyle on, I torqued both side to 10ft-lbs, then
> torques one side to 18, while the other stayed at 15, I turned the bolt
> a couple times and stopped thinking I was stripping the bolt.
>
> Turns out I was PRESSING the pump onto the bushing in the block.  I
> couldn't get the pump off!
>
> Now, do I file the block bushing down?  Put a washer on the old pump and
> press it in a little?  Take the pumps apart?
>
> I can torque to 10ft-lbs and things spin pretty well, but at 18 they
> stop.
>
> Help!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Will in Alaska.
>
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