Date:         Wed, 26 Mar 2003 20:47:42 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
Comments: To: Derrek Wittmann <kerred@ATTBI.COM>
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Derrek...Welcome to the list!! Lot's of good folk here along with two or
three curmudgeons, but you will find it is not boring.

About your engine....Boston Engine ( Bob Donalds)  is a good choice for
a rebuilt engine. One of the best.

But what on earth makes you think low oil pressure on a rebuilt  engine
is the norm??? If anything, because all the fits and clearances are
brought back into spec, you will have the best oil pressure ever. Yes,
you will have some wearing in of components as they seat, but that
occurs on such a microscopic level as to be non-observable. Just curious
about your line of thought.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
Birmingham, AL

Derrek Wittmann wrote:

>Hello All,
>
>I am new to the list and would like to ask some advice.
>
>My recently purchased vanagon is in need of a rebuilt motor.  Searching the
>archives lead me to choose Boston Bob as the rebuilder for my 2.1 WBX.  I
>was wondering what the consensus is on using a higher volume oil pump (say a
>28mm or 30mm vs the stock 26mm)?  I am leaning toward a 28mm to help
>compensate for the lower oil pressure that is characteristic of a rebuilt
>motor.  Any opinions?
>
>Question two:  How many miles have people been getting from a rebuilt Boston
>Bob WBX motor?  I realize that there a large number of variables, so I
>accept any answer as a generalization.  I would prefer to hear from Boston
>Bob customers.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Roger Wittmann
>
>
>