Date:         Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:58:48 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Help with oil pressure
Comments: To: Zolly <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <BC21D57ECBCB40ECB1C44CD9CD2538C1@ZoltanPC>
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YOU should never fill the oil filter before installing. First you are
introducing un filtered oil to the engine and any dirt that goes in will be
directly injected into the bearing.

However the real problem is that during an oil change the pump and suction
lines will also drain down. This requires the pump to move some air to prime
itself and this is easier if there is some air space in the outlet. Once the
pump primes the filter will fill very quickly lick a second or two.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Zolly
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 7:15 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Help with oil pressure

When I put in new filter, I fill it up with oil as much as it can take.  You
need a little patience, to wait for the oil to settle in it every time it
fills to the brim.  You should check the oil pressure also.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Mentzer" <mentzerb@MAC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 3:32 PM
Subject: Help with oil pressure


> Inspired by the list discussion on synthetic oils, went out and bought
> 10W-30 Mobile 1 and stuck it in my recently rebuilt (5K ago) '84 1.9. Also
> replaced the filter with a new Fram.
>
> The oil light remained on when started the next
> morning...checked...there's lots of pretty oil in there.
>
> Checked wiring on the oil light...it's all good and the engine is
> clattering (turned off after 2 blocks).
>
> Drained the Mobile 1 and replaced with Mobile 10W40. The light is still
> on, engine clatters.
>
> Pulled the filter...no oil. Went to replace the filter, but found it was
> the correct one for this model.
>
> Any ideas from the list? I'm getting ready to order a pump and start the
> fun of pulling it out.
>
> Read up on the previous posts on the list and it doesn't look like a
> pleasant evenings work in the cold driveway.
>
> Bruce in Maryland
> '84 Westy


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