Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 07:28:23 EST
Reply-To: RAlanen@AOL.COM
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From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
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In a message dated 3/26/2003 10:05:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
> 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?
>
Derrek, I have one of Boston Bobs Big Valve 2.1 engines. Installed
back in late October, it has just 4,500 km, so I cannot give an answer to
longevity. I am however pleased with the engine thus far. It has exhibited
low oil pressure as you mentioned. I switched to 20w50 oil soon after break
in after some consultation with Bob. The oil pressure has been normal since
then and yes I do have a "real" oil pressure gauge installed to monitor the
pressure. Yesterday, I got a call from Bob telling me he was sending me a
new oil pump, as he found a standard pump that seems to be giving his engines
better oil pressure and wanted me to have one to see how it works in my case.
I will not install it immediately but run my engine for a few more oil
changes and more extended highway speeds in warm temperature to see how the
original pump he put in there works out. Then if I feel the oil pressure is
still low I will change to the new style pump.
Cheers
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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