If you don't have a VW, Mann, or Knecht / Mahle filter on the engine, then get one, have it installed, as well as changing oil to Castrol 20W50. Also verify that the engine is not running hot.
----- Original Message ----- From: Merry Young <merryj@TELEPORT.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 1999 3:10 PM Subject: 86 Vanagon GL Oil pressure warning
> My oil pressure buzzer and light went on recently when i was driving over a > mountain pass. Pulled over and checked oil, it was fine. Temp was fine too. > Kept going. Buzzer and light went off again. Went home and changed vans. The > mechanic said the oil pressure is 9 lbs. at idle and 20 lbs. at 2,000 rpms > and the factory min. is 29. He recommended a rebuild. The van drives fine > around town. No suspicious noises or weird behavior. There is a tiny oil > leak, but very little. Do I really need a rebuild? I would like to get it > road reliable, so any suggestions as to what things I should get checked out > or fixed are very welcome. |
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