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1.8 overhaul   Printable Version Volkswagen Forum >> VW MODELS >> Volkswagen Cabrio >> 1.8 overhaul Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> 1.8 overhaul - 8/14/2008 8:50:07 PM    ritter232   Posts: 4 Joined: 7/26/2008 Status: offline tried the disconnect of coil and pullin plugs, to prime oil pump,  no success.   repair manual suggested that, should i drop the pan and replace it, that is the only thing i think i did not do because it was working when i tore down and bought head.  would really like to get this goin''.  been learning experience.  thanks for the input Post #: 1 RE: 1.8 overhaul - 8/14/2008 8:58:00 PM    SwedishGP Posts: 801 Joined: 7/9/2008 Status: offline sorry to hear that, sometimes parts go bad when their natural state is altered, like sometimes parts are bad all of a sudden after getting chipped, suxs... _____________________________ Check out http://www.myspace.com/swedishgp where you can see my artwork and progression into a great ink slinger... Fully Domained Air 2 Water site Jan 09'', Vegas Meet June 09''................... Click Here: http://air2water.2ksite.com (in reply to ritter232) Post #: 2 RE: 1.8 overhaul - 8/15/2008 5:45:42 PM    Jrailer Posts: 720 Joined: 12/8/2007 Status: offline good idea oil pumps and pickup tubes are #1 killer of heads an a 1.8 well maybe #2 broken belts are a bitch too (in reply to SwedishGP) Post #: 3 oil pump prime - 8/25/2008 8:48:18 PM    ritter232   Posts: 4 Joined: 7/26/2008 Status: offline well, must not have had the distributor seated right on the oil pump, got it primed and running, thanks for the encouragement.  got some fine tuning, tlc and soon it will be on the road (in reply to Jrailer) Post #: 4 RE: oil pump prime - 8/25/2008 10:34:14 PM    SwedishGP Posts: 801 Joined: 7/9/2008 Status: offline Nice didnt know it wasnt starting or was it? Anyways good shit glad you got her pumping again... _____________________________ Check out http://www.myspace.com/swedishgp where you can see my artwork and progression into a great ink slinger... Fully Domained Air 2 Water site Jan 09'', Vegas Meet June 09''................... Click Here: http://air2water.2ksite.com (in reply to ritter232) Post #: 5 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Volkswagen >> VW MODELS >> Volkswagen Cabrio Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [GENERAL Volkswagen Forums] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - Sights N Sounds - - Concept & Rumor Mill - - General Tech [VW MODELS] - - Volkswagen Cabrio - - Volkswagen Golf - - Volkswagen Jetta - - Volkswagen Passat - - Volkswagen GTi / TDi - - Volkswagen Beetle - - Volkswagen Phaeton - - Volkswagen Touareg - - Other Volkswagen Models [SHOW TIME] - - Interior - - Audio/Visual Electronics - - Exterior - - Detailing [BRAND REVIEW] - - Intake, Header and Exhaust - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - Suspension [RACING] - - Street/Strip - - Professional Racing [VOLKSWAGEN CLASSIFIEDS] - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds - - Member Group And Special Buys [OTHER FORUMS] - - VWF Help & Suggestion Center - - Testing Area

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