RE: [T3] fan pulling, long

["Vlach, Joe -CKHS" <JoeV@cksd.wednet.edu>]

>>The 'washer' is probably a hardened fibre valve stem 'seal', which
redirects oil
down the stem to lubricate the guide a bit.  It's probably not metallic at
all
(I hope).  Don't worry about it - no need to replace it; VW don't!>>

Well, it appeared to be metalic, but I confess, I have not put a magnet on
it as of yet. The tear-down is in full swing so it's a little late to go
back now. 

I got the fan off, I used a harmonic puller. The engine is disassembled. I
still need to split the case. I need to get a oil-pump removal tool. 

The case-half bolts were really loose, as well as the upper head bolts. 

The books don't say I need to remove the distributor drive gear before
splitting. Is this true?

Joe

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