Date:         Mon, 27 Jul 1998 07:19:28 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: 87 GL rebuild update!
Comments: To: Anthony Kimmons <akimmons@PDQ.NET>
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   High Oil pressure on a cold morning with 20-w50
 engine oil is typical. Not good, could break something.
 This shows that the engine is still in fairly good
 shape.
            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Sun, 26 Jul 1998, Anthony Kimmons wrote:

> Update on 87 GL rebuild....
>
> It's been awhile so here's the history:
> 87 GL approx. 200k.  New rings, fuel system, head gaskets, assorted
> hoses and gaskets. Put engine back in and started having an oil pressure
> problem...Light and buzzer go on after about 20 minutes idle or about 2
> miles driving.
> Got both new oil sensors new VW oem filter, 20w50 oil... still had same
> problem. Decided to put on a gauge...
>
> Got the new oil pressure gauge and the double sender from
> Bus Boys Friday. Had to have them overnight the hose connection, due to
> them not shipping it like I had asked...
> Got it all put on, started it and the pointer immediately raises all the
> way to the top of the gauge...as far as it will go.
>
> I think all the wiring is connected right, so here is what I am
> thinking:
> 1. Couldn't get 16 gauge wire, so I used 14...Can that cause problems?
> 2. It came with a loop retainer, so I mounted it with one of the
> bolts that connects the heat sheild, to the engine block...may not be
> tight enough to ground? Would that cause this?
> 3. I actually do have tremendous pressure in my engine...what's causing
> it?
>
> As always I appreciate any replies to this problem...Ya'll have helped
> me a lot so far...
> This is my only vehicle and I really need to get it going...
>