Replace the $5.00 sending unit first. You should also test with a manual (non electrical) type gauge at the sender port.
On Sat, 14 Jul 2001 22:39:25 -0500 Doug Mahone <mahoner3@POPMAIL.COM> writes: > I was very surprised to see the oil pressure warning light come on > after installing new main, rod and cam bearings. It came on after > driving it on the highway for a few minutes. It only comes on at > ide > and goes off as soon as I step on the gas. Just like before. I > have an > 80 Vanagon and I am using Castrol 20W50 Syntec. There's only two > things left to consider. Either I will have to buy a new oil pump > or > switch to straight SAE 40 oil. I'll try the oil tomorrow, but I may > just > replace the pump anyway. Has anyone ever replaced an oil pump > without removing the engine? I think I can do it if I remove the > fan > assembly and engine bearer while supporting the engine with a jack. > Wish me luck. > Doug > 80 Vanagon > > .................................... > Get your own free email account from > http://www.popmail.com ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. |
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