Of Motor Mounts and Oil Pumps...

[lacelle@frontiernet.net (Erik LaCelle)]

> --- 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.... :)
>
  Hey Ron,
Great!  Now I've got press envy!
But seriously, thanks, and I'll let everyone know how it turns out since
I've been asking a lot of questions (been trying to contribute too)

Erik L