---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: > Yep, install a pressure gauge to monitor the oil pressure. Once you > understand what the pressure is doing you can make some informed decisions. > > For example, if its low across all ranges then maybe you need a full rebuild > or maybe just the oil pump needs replaced. I'd try the oil pump first - it's > a cheaper solution. > > If the pressure only drops at high temperatures or after running hard on the > interstate then the solution is a thermostatically controlled oil cooler or > if the wasserbox engine still retains the same style oil cooler as the air > cooled, make sure the cooler is not plugged up with road dirt and grime. > I've seen a plugged oil cooler cause a over-heat problem on at least a dozen > air cooled VW engines. > > If adding a oil cooler, you need the thermostat control because running oil > too cold is almost as bad as running oil too hot. tencentlife is my recommendation. mcneely |
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