Stephen, I think you are shoveling sand against the tide, trying to get more pressure by replacing the oil pump. If the pump is gone from wear and tear, how badly worn are the main bearings, and rod bearings. Might as well get ready for an overhaul or replacement engine. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Stephen DeMocko wrote: >Hi Volks, >Well the oil pressure light has gotten more persistent. I put in a VDO >gauge and press is not good. At warm idle I have just above Zero and at >4000 rpm I have about 18 psi. I was wondering if any one has done a >write up on replacing the oil pump. I have an '85 auto Westy, with >161K. I know it's putting on a band-aid but looking to buy myself some >time. Thanks for your time. > >Stephen DeMocko >('85 Westy "Luci (Short for Lucifer)") > > > > |
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