I ended up just using some permatex right stuff. That "stuff" is expensive but excellent. Engine is finally going back in the car this week!
On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Matthew Yip <[email protected]> wrote: > I vaguely recall an o-ring as well. Knowing VW, the o-ring is probably the > same size as for the thermostat housing... > > > > >>________________________________ >>From: grilled pickle <[email protected]> >>To: [email protected] >>Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 12:00 AM >>Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] is there an o-ring needed here? >> >> >>Fairly certain there was an oring last time I installed that cover, but it >>was several years ago at this point, so I dont remember for sure. >> >>> Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 18:51:43 -0400 >>> From: [email protected] >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: [a2-16v-list] is there an o-ring needed here? >>> >>> I spent some more time cleaning and putting the engine back together >>> this evening. >>> >>> Have a look at these 3 pics - >>> >>> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4jykzYk-HgIlABuNujiQEBIHeqj_E24liscN-cbSE-Y?feat=directlink >>> >>> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZVjFF1t_v_D1_meFrNiRUBIHeqj_E24liscN-cbSE-Y?feat=directlink >>> >>> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SNVygghDLFh2b7KoMZqboxIHeqj_E24liscN-cbSE-Y?feat=directlink >>> >>> I don't think there was an o-ring in here when I took the engine >>> apart. The manual doesn't even show the gear drive for the oil pump >>> or this hydraulic cap. >>> >>> >>> Chad >>> _______________________________________________ >>> a2-16v-list mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >> >>_______________________________________________ >>a2-16v-list mailing list >>[email protected] >>http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list
