Date:         Sun, 17 Aug 1997 17:11:15 -0700
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         s_j_wacker@juno.com (STEVEN G WACKER)
Subject:      Oil light/buzzer

Hey guys, I finally have a problem (hope it's not a portent of things to
come). Today, on my way to four wheeling in the San Bernadino National
Forest the oil light and buzzer came on when I slowed for the boarder
patrol checkpoint. It only buzzed for a few seconds and we went on. The
checkpoint is at the top of a long grade and the buzzing started when the
RPMs dropped below 2000. Later after climbing another hill then slowing
for a stop sign, it happened again. Both times I checked the oil level (I
had just added a half quart before we left the house). The dipstick was
not too hot (I could touch it bear handed), the oil on the dipstick was
not foaming and I could hold my hand almost on the crankcase, so it was
not overheated. Waited a few minutes, then proceeded with out trip, but
skipped the off-roading and came home (total trip was over a hundred
miles, no more problems. I'm thinking maybe a bad oil filter (fram) or a
bad sending unit. The filter has been on for 3000 miles and would have
been changed today if we hadn't decided to go on this trip. I have never
had a problem with Fram, but I know others have. Engine has over 185k and
was overhauled at 157k. Any advice or comments would be appreciated.


Steve and Jo Ann Wacker
San Marcos, Ca.
90 Carat
86 Syncro