Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 43

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Right Side Half of Crankcase Showing Position of Oil Pick Up Pipe .
TO REMOVE AND INSTAL OIL FILTER
(I) Remove the drain plug in the bottom plate and
drain off the engine oil.
(2) Unscrew the nuts and washers and remove the
bottom plate and gasket. Discard the gasket.
(3) Withdraw the filter and remove and discard the
gaskets.
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure with
particular attention to the following points:
(I)
Thoroughly clean all components in a suitable
solvent and blow dry with compressed air. Check that all of
the old gaskets are removed from the surfaces.
(2) Ensure that the bottom plate is not bent or
distorted.
(3) Check the oil lift pipe for correct seating and
tightness.
NOTE: Check the bottom of the filter for marking by the
oil lzft pipe. Should the filter be marked it will be necessary
to bend the pipe slightly and renew the filter.
(4) Instal the filter with a new gasket making sure that
the lift pipe is properly seated in the filter. If necessary,
bend the filter slightly.
NOTE: An incorrectly fitted filter with the oil lift pipe too
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. low may result in damage to the crankshaft and associate
components. Should the lift pipe penetrate the bottom of
the filter, harmful matter may be drawn into the system.
(5) Instal the bottom plate with a new gasket and fit
the securing nuts and washers. Do not overtighten the
securing nuts to avoid bending or distorting the bottom
plate. Check the drain plug for tightness.
TO REMOVE AND INSTAL OIL COOLER
(I) It will be necessary to remove the fan housing if
not already done, for description see appropriate section.
(2) Loosen off and remove the oil cooler securing nuts.
(3) Detach the oil cooler and gaskets.
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure with
particular attention to the following points:
(I) Check the oil cooler for leaks at a pressure of 85
psi, and ensure that the studs and bracket, if fitted, are ·
tight.
(2) Should the oil cooler leak, check the oil pressure
reliefvalve for faulty operation.
(3) Ensure that the hollow ribs of the cooler are not in
contact with one another, and that the partition panel is
secure.
(4) Instal the oil cooler using new gaskets.