Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2014 18:26:15 -0500
Reply-To: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Final Oil pressure result
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Thanks for the quick update on my oil pressure. I'll talk them about this and check the coolant level tomorrow .
Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
West Newbury, Vermont
> On Dec 6, 2014, at 6:00 PM, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
> perfect oil pressure readings.
>
> find out if any coolant pipes were touched working on the oil pump.
> if the cooling system was opened up ..
> sounds like something is going on ..
> like air in the system.
>
> I have never ever seen a t-stat itself make gauge reading swings..
> right now I'd say cooling system not bled propery. ( usually not a big deal either )
>
> or possible gauge weirdness.
>
>
>> On 12/5/2014 1:57 AM, Dennis Jowell wrote:
>> OK here are the final results of Noah reworking the oil pressure syndrome problem on my 88 Westy. Drove 200 miles yesterday on the interstate and back to the farm.
>>
>> 65 mph, 3200 rpm's, 42 psi.
>> At idle 12 psi
>> I think this is all within acceptable parameters ? Any thoughts ?
>> What was done was to replace and add the correct gaskets and sealant at the oil pump and flange cover etc. that was the problem.
>> Thanks to all of you with your suggestions, they helped in diagnosing the problem.
>>
>> One almost final note is that during my test drive of yesterday I noticed that the thermostat now has swings of up to 60% range down to 20% range on the gauge. Before I dropped it off to Noah the gauge was constant at 50%. Is this coincidental or just another new problem? Could something been unplugged during the oil pump problem? I'll look at the coolant level this morning. The weather may warm a bit its 2 below now.
>>
>> Thanks for all the help
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>> Dennis Jowell
>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>>
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>>> From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com>
>>> Date: November 24, 2014 at 6:41:36 AM EST
>>> To: Noah VW Repair Crowther <craigsvwrepair@yahoo.com>
>>> Subject: Fwd: Oil pressure ?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dennis Jowell
>>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>>>
>>>
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>
>>>> From: Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca>
>>>> Date: November 24, 2014 at 1:37:05 AM EST
>>>> To: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
>>>> Subject: Re: Oil pressure ?
>>>>
>>>> I bet the oil pump gasket is the problem. Well that sounds arrogant and assured, but if the oil pressure problem arose after the gasket replacement....
>>>>
>>>> I'd go back to the no gasket set up, using the loctite anerobic gasket goo.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck,
>>>>
>>>> Alistair
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 3:30 AM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The seal that was replaced was the pulley seal close to the oil pump cover and that seal area was also resealed. Noah's shop also added a small gasket at the pump cover which had none except a silicone type sealant was used from GOWESTY. I tried 2 different OP blue pressure switches with the same results happening.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Dennis Jowell
>>>>>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 12:22 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I would be concerned that the problem started after replacing the rear seal.
>>>>>>> I would also be concerned that the seal had to be replaced on a new engine.
>>>>>>> Something is wrong. Are we talking the rear seal as in the pulley seal or
>>>>>>> the flywheel seal? Or was is the oil pump cover seal? Then I would suspect
>>>>>>> the wrong gasket was installed.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> One thing I would do is get the rear oil pressure switch from the dealer.
>>>>>>> The aftermarket ones including the OEM looking Meyle stuff is junk and they
>>>>>>> are all over the place. The newer dealer switches have also been redesigned
>>>>>>> with more band between setting on and releasing to help prevent the falsies.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Dennis
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>>>>>>> Dennis Jowell
>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 7:00 PM
>>>>>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Oil pressure ?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> New filter, oil is 20w50 NAPA, oil level is slightly less than 1/2 on the
>>>>>>> stick. Pressure does rise off idle. Not to sure if oil cooler is working or
>>>>>>> how to check it out. It was 20 out during the 80 mile trip back an forth
>>>>>>> from the farm. Could there be an oil pump problem on the new 2.2 engine? The
>>>>>>> oil pump pressure was tested by Noah when the rear seal started to leak and
>>>>>>> he replaced the seal. Then the trouble with the light/ buzzer syndrome
>>>>>>> started.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Dennis Jowell
>>>>>>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Nov 22, 2014, at 6:42 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What viscosity oil are you using? 22 psi at 3,600 RPM is low
>>>>>>> especially for a new engine. Any chance you are over filling it?
>>>>>>> Clogged or otherwise restricted filter? Is the oil cooler working? The
>>>>>>> 6 psi at idle is also low but not that uncommon Pressure should rise
>>>>>>> quickly above idle. 28 psi at
>>>>>>> 3800 is considered a wear limit unless there are extenuating
>>>>>>> circumstances such as after a prolonged high speed drive.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Dennis
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
>>>>>>> Behalf Of Dennis Jowell
>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 5:50 PM
>>>>>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>>>>>> Subject: Oil pressure ?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 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
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