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> One more oil pump question: gasket or not
bkrantz
post 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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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
930cabman   I have a Shadek pump adapted for Type 4 (which I ...   Jan 22 2023, 07:53 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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