Date:         Wed, 29 Jul 1998 21:04:16 -0500
Reply-To:     Anthony Kimmons <akimmons@PDQ.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Anthony Kimmons <akimmons@PDQ.NET>
Organization: Flat Baroque Arts
Subject:      Re: low pressure
Comments: To: Tim Smith <smitht@unb.ca>
Comments: cc: vanagon@VANAGON.com
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Hey...
Thanks for replying. The latest is that I did another oil and filter
change (and motor flush). Put in 20w50 and an OEM filter.
I also was able to connect the new VDO oil pressure gauge and
although it seems that the pressure is fine initially, it loses
pressure and sputters within a few minutes.
When fully warm, the pressure reads around 20 psi, which although
not THAT low, is low according to the Bentley.
It's been suggested that I replace the bearings now, but since I was
not having oil pressure problems before the rebuild, I really don't
think that's what it is. I believe the problem is in the oil uptake
screen being clogged. Any chance of cleaning that without taking the
engine back out? I also COULD have a bad lifter...Would that be causing
a low oil reading? If I have to go back and pull the engine,
I would end up replacing all of these things...Thought about it when
I did the rebuild, but...
I am suspecting the oil pump also, but like I say, there was no oil
pressure problems before the rebuild.

Thanks for any ideas you may have...It's great to be on this list!

Tony