> At 11:54 PM 07/16/95, KrazFam@aol.com wrote: > > > Where can I get factory info on oil temps? Many people have different [text deleted] > >other side. some people say never over 215 others + a VW mag says never over > >265 what gives now that i have some investment in the bus where or what is > >the correct info. > > Well, I just spent way too much time pouring over the VW type 2 > service manual, the only refrence I can find to oil temp is when the > thermostat should open (149-158 deg. F). Idiot book says "Oil temp should > stay below 225 deg. F (180-220 deg. F is ideal)". That's all I can find on > the subject, hope it helps. I'm new to this list and just bought an '81 Vanagon L, the fuel-injected motor. I live in the hot/humid northeast, and after seening this flurry of oil temp msgs, I have to wonder: 1) is oil temp a problem in bw buses? and 2) what can be done to keep 'em running cool? Cheers, Kevin Prichard The Atlantic Software Group NYC - Now home to one more 1981 Vanagon L
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