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| bkrantz |
 Jan 21 2023, 08:12 PM
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I have a Shadek pump adapted for Type 4 (which I know some people don't like). The first time I installed the pump cover I did not use a gasket, just case-sealant. For the second time around, should I use a gasket under the cover?
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| 930cabman |
Jan 22 2023, 07:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,572 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Jan 21 2023, 09:12 PM)  I have a Shadek pump adapted for Type 4 (which I know some people don't like). The first time I installed the pump cover I did not use a gasket, just case-sealant. For the second time around, should I use a gasket under the cover? Yes, a very thin paper one. In the .003 range making sure the cover is flat |
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bkrantz One more oil pump question: gasket or not Jan 21 2023, 08:12 PM
Geezer914 Make sure cover is perfectly flat. Use a gasket, ... Jan 22 2023, 06:07 AM Superhawk996 As above - I’m a believer in gaskets for somethi... Jan 22 2023, 11:56 AM bkrantz Thanks. I did lap the cover, which was not flat b... Jan 22 2023, 08:35 PM Geezer914 Gene Berg's book How to hot rod vw engines tel... Jan 23 2023, 03:58 AM bkrantz Let me check my understanding. Optimum gear clear... Jan 23 2023, 08:15 PM
930cabman
Let me check my understanding. Optimum gear clea... Jan 24 2023, 05:54 AM Superhawk996 In my opinion, that is right on the cusp.
Desir... Jan 24 2023, 08:25 AM 930cabman
In my opinion, that is right on the cusp.
Desi... Jan 24 2023, 10:38 AM bkrantz I got out my micrometer, and remeasured the gasket... Jan 25 2023, 08:38 PM bkrantz With a moderate amount of pressure, I got a thick... Jan 25 2023, 08:44 PM 930cabman
With a moderate amount of pressure, I got a thic... Jan 26 2023, 06:00 AM ChrisFoley That gasket looks pretty sturdy, more like ones I ... Jan 26 2023, 05:39 AM Superhawk996
That gasket looks pretty sturdy, more like ones I... Jan 26 2023, 07:52 AM rudedude There are plenty of sources for gasket material in... Jan 26 2023, 08:59 AM Superhawk996
There are plenty of sources for gasket material i... Jan 26 2023, 10:51 AM ChrisFoley Now that I'm in the shop I measured what I hav... Jan 26 2023, 11:03 AM Superhawk996
Now that I'm in the shop I measured what I ha... Jan 26 2023, 01:16 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com aftermarket oil pumps for the 914 are hard to seal Jan 26 2023, 11:20 AM 930cabman Lets hope Bob can get er fixed Jan 26 2023, 02:41 PM bkrantz Hey, thanks everyone. I also looked for gasket ma... Jan 26 2023, 08:19 PM |
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