Make
sure you have the correct sensors. The sensor by the oil pump should be =
a .9
bar. This often gets confused as even some of the Microfiches show a 1.8 =
bar
sensor. Another problem can be corrosion in the wire connections or a =
bad wire
to the sensor. Check these carefully. I've seen people change engines =
for no
reason. Last thing would be to check the oil pressure with a gauge. =
Should be
able to obtain ~10 psi/1000 RPM. Slightly less if the engine is
hot.
Dennis
I have
an 87 Synchro Westy with 153,000 miles on it. I was told the =
heads
had been reworked at about 120,000. I started getting an oil =
pressure alarm
below 3100 rpm after the engine has warmed up. =
I
replaced both oil pressure
sensors, and just finished replacing =
the oil
pump with a high volume pump
from Bus Depot. I still got the =
alarm
after then engine warmed up. Bummer.
A mechanic friend =
of mine
says that my main bearings are probably worn to the
point that =
there is
too much clearance. About ten years ago I rebuilt a bug =
engine.
I remember having to have the case line bored. Of course, =
this
required OD bearigs. Is this common with the 2.1 =
Wasserboxer?
Has anyone
out there replaced the main and camshaft bearings =
without
having to rebore
the case?
If I do decide to =
rebuild, what
other pitfalls should I look out for?
Maybe now is the time to =
look
for that Subaru engine. =