Date:         Sun, 23 Nov 2014 00:12:38 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil pressure ?
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Of course one has to ask why a spec for 80c when the oil cooler (warmer also) will get the oil up to the 87C of the thermostat as a minimum. 

Dennis


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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Chris S.
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 8:19 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Oil pressure ?

2 bar at 80 degrees centigrade at 2000 rpm with factory oil viscosity, which I believe is 30 weight, is the low minimum guide in Bentley. 

Which seal was replaced?  Was it oil pump?  May want to check clearance between oil pump gears and cover. 

Chris.

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Dnia Nov 22, 2014 o godz. 17:50 Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> After installing my new VDO electric oil gauge I finally took my 88 Westy out this afternoon for a test ride. Driving the interstate at 65 mph, oil is at 22 psi, drove for another 40 miles down to the exit ramp and oil pressure light/buzzer goes off at the end of the ramp. PSI was at 6 at 900 rpm's. Is this common? Or is there a problem with my new GOWESTY engine that has 3000+ miles on it ?
> 
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm