I'm rebuilding the engine on my '72 2.4T and when I started to install the oil pump, I noticed that the seal around the suction tube is chipping off. Can I clean it "all" off or fix it, how? Is it an o-ring or sealent, hard to tell? Here's a pic:
One more thing. I've heard conflicting stories about replacing rod bolts. The guy at the machine shop that seems to know a lot about stretch and torque and tightening say, "don't need to replace". Some on this forum say to replace. Mine are the 12.9 stamped bolts.
Thanks for any input