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Title: mk 5 oil pump
Post by: jyprfc on 03 Mar 2014 at 17:09

hi wonder if anyone can help how do you know if oil pump is working   Jim

Title: Re: mk 5 oil pump
Post by: eddie on 03 Mar 2014 at 20:49

Jim,
       Just below the timing cover you will find a cheese head screw - this blanks off the vertical oilway to the crankshaft. With the screw removed, push a drill into the oilway to make sure it isn't blocked with sludge. You can then screw in a fitting connected to a pressure gauge. If a gauge isn't available, put a drip tray under and leave the screw slightly loose. If the oil drips faster with the engine running, then the pump is working. If you have a gauge, don't be surprised if the pressure doesn't rise more than about 5 psi. The volume of oil is more important than the pressure. This low pressure is the reason for Mr Douglas recommending 3 thou clearance on the front main bearing bush - much less clearance and the low pressure oil can't push it's way out and lubricate the bush, with the result that it will probably nip up on the shaft!

   Regards,
                  Eddie.

Title: Re: mk 5 oil pump
Post by: jyprfc on 03 Mar 2014 at 23:35

hi eddie thanks very much for info jim