Re: Testing oil pump?

["RoccoPhil" <roccophil@mindspring.com>]

Only test for an oil pump is a dry test and that is a feeler gauge test.
Refer to the Bentley for the procedure.  If you don't have one, email me and
I'll give you the specs and a procedural rundown.

-PK



> There is no way that I know of to test an oil pump unless it is in a
running
> motor.  The best way to be sure that your oil pump is going to be good is
> replace it!!  In my opinion it is worth the extra $75 to $100 to be sure
> that there is oil pressure.  Then, if there isn't, you have something to
> lean on (the oil pump manufacturer).  Once the motor is running, you can
> test the oil pressure with a gauge either on the oil filter housing or on
> the side of the head.  HTH!!
>
> Dave
> 77 Rabbit 2.0L 16v
> 84 Scirocco
>
> > How can i test my oil pump without the primer rod. i don't want to put
my
> > head on and start it and find out that i'm still not getting oil to the
> > bearing caps. any suggestions? heh after the last incident i'm paranoid
> now
> > whether the cam will seize on the head again..
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Wing Gee
> > 80' Turbo Scirocco (Busted Ring Version)
> > 84' Scirocco - It's Runs!! (sorta)
> > Http://www.TurboRocco.com (Almost There)
> >
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