On my '82 westy, 1.8 8V digifant engine, VDO gages (as if that means anything special), I seem to recall...(I may be out on the pressure numbers)
at mild outside temps, say around 20C, hwy driving at 80 kph, oil temps around 100-105, press. was above 45-55 psi. faster driving increased temps, as of course, did hill climbing. Highest I saw was 125 C, steep 1st and 2nd gear climb, heavily loaded van, summer. when engine cold, idle oil press around 70. when engine hot, idle oil around 25-30. always used synthetic, Mobil one 15W50 that engine did me proud, from '94 when I put it in, to 2008 when the van was hit, no problems except for: -leaky cam seal (fixed) -sometimes a noisy lifter (went away after warm up) -alternator bearing replacement -afm replacement (tracks worn) -injectors cleaned jeez, might have been something else, cant recall. Point is, it never let me down.
alistair
On 4-Oct-10, at 9:54 PM, Don Hanson wrote: Those of you with Oil Temperature gauges, what kind of operating temps do you see? And Oil pressure gauges? Readings? I just installed some into my 'new' inline Jetta powered 84..I have no idea of what the ranges of temp and pressure is deemed acceptable.. Anybody have actual gauges and want to share? Don Hanson |
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