Date:         Mon, 17 Jul 1995 09:57:48 -0400 (EDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Kevin Prichard <kpx@panix.com>
Subject:      Re: oil temps 200what?

> At 11:54 PM 07/16/95, KrazFam@aol.com wrote:
> 
> > Where can I get factory info on oil temps?  Many people have different

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> >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