On 9/20/07, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote: > Back when I had my 2.1wbx, I used a cheap ($15) Mine was even cheaper than yours...but I've seen complete FI kits (including many adapters) for just $14 . > 100psi mechanical oil pressure gauge to measure the fuel pressure, and it > worked fine. > If it's a full sweep gauge (should be), What's full sweep? Mine is a rotary dial linked to a closed chamber (coiled tubing) type. > the 140psi is probably fine. I can't think of > anything needing >100psi in this type of gauge, unless your oil pressure > relief valve sticks... but a pegged 100psi gauge is a pretty good indicator of > this! What should be expected in that condition? And I wonder if there's an easy place to check oil pressure without resorting to all kinds of improvisations. That fuel pressure test point on the vanagon is very convenient. TM |
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