[Vwdiesel] Oil pump pick up tube

[Andrew .Libby]

Yes, all the new vanagon diesel and TD oil pumps are now the larger 36mm
gears.


On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 9:18 AM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>wrote:

> I've been shopping for a 1.6td Vanagon oil pump, I'm finding oil pumps but
> they are not specifying that its for 1.6 td. Part # is 068115105BP, did
> they drop the small pump in favor for the large pump? My local VW dealer
> couldn't specify either?? Any help would be appreciated, thanks!!
>
> Velma 82 na diesel westy
> On Jul 6, 2013 5:06 PM, "Andrew .Libby" <libbybapa at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> The 1.6 non/-turbo vanagon oil pump has 30mm gears and the pickup tube
>> has an integral pressure control valve.  That valve is sized to the 30mm
>> pump.  The AAZ has a 36mm pump and so the pressure control valve of the
>> stock non-turbo vanagon oil pump is not sized appropriately.  Best is to
>> purchase a 1.6TD vanagon oil pump, all of which are now 36mm and
>> appropriately sized for the AAZ engine.
>>
>> IMO, the windage tray is most helpful in the vanagon install.  It reduces
>> the amount of oil sloshing up on extended right-hand turns.  If you have
>> one already I would definitely use it.
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 6, 2013 at 1:21 PM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Yes it's me again bending your ears with more questions,thank you for
>>> your
>>> patience!! The old pick up tube on my 1.6 is actually part of the oil
>>> pump
>>> flange that will unbolt from the main body of the pump. My question is
>>> can
>>> I swap that to the new engine's pump?? I figure they are both machined
>>> flat
>>> surfaces and should interchange? Another question is should I put in a
>>> new
>>> windage tray or just a gasket due to the approximately 45 degree engine
>>> angle?? I fear the windage tray may not drain properly! I'm not a
>>> mechanical dummy I just dont have much experience with VW's mostly
>>> domestic
>>> engines and vehicles. Thanks again!!
>>> Velma 82 na diesel westy
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