Date:         Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:34:01 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: REPLACING OIL PUMP
Comments: To: Stephen DeMocko <SDeMocko@FDSMFG.COM>
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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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