Hey Red, thanks for chiming in! And double thanks for the link. I remember that pump -- I ran across your thread in my cram session the other day. Gorgeous pump you have there and I totally understand your paint dilemma. Most of my VWs are patina bc I don't feel right about changing the paint, but I dig that original yellow on your pump.
Sanding the top has exposed 4 screws for a rectangular hatch. I hit them with PB Blaster about 10 mins ago and am about to start twisting. I've stripped enough screws in my life to know anxiety well, but so far no screws have been a problem, just the bolts! Thanks for the lead, I'd love to get that panel off before the morning. At first I thought I'd leave the guts alone, but now you have me thinking they might get removed if I have to take much out to set the panels free.
