[T3] oil pump size

Jim Adney jadney at vwtype3.org
Thu Mar 22 19:06:36 PDT 2012


On 22 Mar 2012 at 21:04, Keith Park wrote:

> I called Berg today and my favorite Tech answered!  They are using the Flat
> cams with the Later 26mm pumps on the dual relief cases, despite what the
> Bentley says about the two not being interchangeable.  Of course Tim was not
> able to elaborate on any of the specifics of What they changed or why the
> Bentley says the late pumps wont work on the early cam.

It will be interesting to see what you actually get. My bet is that 
you'll get a 25 mm pump, NOT an OE late style 26 mm pump. They really 
won't fit with a flat cam, there's just not enough room. BTDT.

> I can only imagine the oil pressure in a new engine with that thick
> oil, especially if they start it where its cold! 

They probably tried it and it worked just fine, but you have to keep 
in mind that they, and 95% of their customers, never see temps below 
40 F.  ;-)

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