[T3] Removing Oil Pump -In Car (update 2)

[Jim Adney]

One thing I forgot to mention in my earlier instructions is that the bolt that 
secures the fan & pulley to the crank should be tightened to 94-108 lb-ft. 
This is higher than in a beetle, because of the much longer overhang. If you 
got your torque spec from a generic VW book, it may have given you a lower 
number.

If that bolt is loose, it will make some noise, and also wear the mating faces 
of the fan & pulley, so they don't want to sit straight any more.

Also, the generator belt does not need to be extremely tight. Just tight 
enough to not squeal.

Jim

On 13 Apr 2026 at 19:33, EL PUERCO wrote:

> So, I made one last effort before pulling the engine and checked the oil cooler and seals.
> All was correct.  No pinched seals and they are the correct ones.
> A new wrinkle or noise has developed which seems to sound like my uncle Rod-ney.  It's not super loud so maybe the journal is OK?
> I did notice some "forbidden" glitter when I changed the oil 
> 
> Jaime (aka El Puerco)
> Oceanside, CA

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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