Date:         Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:29:18 -0400
Reply-To:     Westywoman <westywoman@mac.com>
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From:         Westywoman <westywoman@mac.com>
Subject:      Re: Normal oil temp and oil leak
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on 6/26/00 6:20 PM, David Cooper at Zcoop1@aol.com wrote:

> I just installed an oil temp gauge in my 82 air-cooled Westy.  Now I am
> wondering what "Normal" oil temperature should be?  Right now it is staying
> between 210 and 220...high, low, OK?

I installed the oil temp gauge last year on my 81 and I see temps anywhere
from 180 to 240, usually running right around 200-220.  The faster I go
(over 55 mph), the higher it goes.  Climbing Mt. Greylock in Western
Massachusetts on a 95-dgree day, it flirted with 260.
>
> I also replaced both valve cover gaskets. The driver's side is leaking:(  Any
> tips before I install the next one?

I just went through this last month and here's what my mechanic said: first
try a sealant with the new gaskets, there's ome kind of 'glue' you can apply
to help it hold the seal.  If that doesn't do it, scrounge around for
another vavle cover, yours may be warped.  Apparently, this may be a
recurring problem over time.  That's what the man said!

--
Melissa Mourkas
81 Westy Basic Camper