Engine, Factory Rebuilt - Oil Filter Leaks

87VW04

GROUP

17

NUMBER

87-02 August 5, 1987

MODEL(S):

All Water-Cooled

4 Cyl.. Except

Vanagon, all m.y.
SUBJECT:

Oil filter leaks - factory rebuilt engine


A leaking oil filter when a factory rebuilt engine is first started, may be due to excessive oil pressure caused by a sticking oil pump relief valve.

If this occurs:

^ Install improved oil pump cover with larger relief piston (19 mm), Part Number 055 115 151E.

Production Change:
Improved oil pump cover installed as of Oct. 1984, Engine Number: VC64754.