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Date:         Sun, 15 Aug 1999 22:31:58 -0400
Reply-To:     karl <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         karl <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: 86 Vanagon GL Oil pressure warning
Comments: To: Merry Young <merryj@TELEPORT.COM>
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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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