That's a keeper. I doubt I'll ever be needing to put my engine back
together after taking it apart like that, at least not this lifetime, but
this piece on how to pre-lube it is getting put in printed form together
with my other essential VW reference material. Thanks Mark.
Re the sawhorses .
> "The sump is not the worst place to shed heat."
Sure isn't. The more fins or circulation around the sump the better, at
least in hot weather for sure. Getting it too hot can cause it to crack,
the magnesium ones more easily than the aluminum ones I've got the idea
in my head . . . don't know
There isn't much surface area on a sump, compared to the volume of oil it
contains. Also, located on the bottom of the engine, the air flow is
questionable. Sure, you lose a little heat with those piddly fins on there, but
it's not its prime function. An oil cooler system with proper air flow is
Craig, Why do I have to sign in to see KR stuff ? Virg
On 4/30/2016 5:54 PM, Craig Williams via KRnet wrote:
> Hope this link works. I used a SS mud pan from Home Depot on my Smith.
>
> Craig.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1058479134173264&set=pcb.1279813942035991&
Hi Paul
I'm curious. How did you manage to flare those short lengths of AN6 tube
between the pumps etc and still get the fittings on?or am I missing
something here.
Cheers John
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