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Of Motor Mounts and Oil Pumps...



--- Erik LaCelle <lacelle@frontiernet.net> wrote:
> ...'87 16v... Checked with Bob (bentley) but
> didn't see any mention of priming the pump. 
> the starter for a while to make sure everything is lubed...

IIRC you can't prime a 16V like you can an 8V.  I removed the plugs and
cranked it until I got pressure, then buttoned it up and started it.

> 
> I'm replacing the right side motor mount by the timing belt cover.
> (This is how one gets nickel and dimed doing this kind of thing!) 
> Any
> tips on getting the old one out/new one in without too much problem?

Archive search this...good tips on using a vise.  Or course, if you
were near, you could borrow an old mount housing and we'd install the
new one with my hydraulic press.... :)

=====
Cheapass Ron
"Victor" '87 16V Scirocco
"Teufelhasen" '93 Cabby <-For sale

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