Replace oil pump without pulling engine?

[sun-bug74]

Thanks folks. Sorry for the wrong forum. I did not even notice that since my hit was via Google and not the internal search function. I have never seen my oil light so much as flicker and it does come on and go off as expected at engine startup. Yes, it is a Type 1 (1974 Super Beetle) with a stock 1600. Good to know about the bore versus actual wear on the relief valves. I am really looking at preventative maintenance here since I have the engine in the heated basement all winter now and I don't really want to see that light flickering in the spring as Murphy's Law says it might. I think I will look into outright replacement of these parts since cost is low and sweat equity is cheap!
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1978 Bay Window Bus, AC Vanagon Motor, Daily Driver

[SGKent]

Usually all that needs be done with a Type 1 pump is to sand the front steel plate flat from the grooves that will be in it, or replace it. If you take the tin off, retorque the heads after many miles. Good luck.
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[sun-bug74]

Any advice about: 1) whether to use any type of gasket sealant, or 2) whether the oil pump should be packed with grease, and what type?

BZ
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1978 Bay Window Bus, AC Vanagon Motor, Daily Driver

[SGKent]

[sun-bug74]

Thanks. Yes, I found the sealing nuts.

How about packing or repacking with grease and what type of grease?
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1978 Bay Window Bus, AC Vanagon Motor, Daily Driver

[bsairhead]

[SGKent]

[sun-bug74]

Thanks.
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1978 Bay Window Bus, AC Vanagon Motor, Daily Driver