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First, a four-pass oil cooler (ha!) won't help. Mostly because four-passes isn't much at all and the tube-and-fin style 'coolers' aren't very efficient. You are much better off with a radiator style cooler like a Mesa. These are 'plates' and have far more surface area to allow for cooling the oil. You want the cooler to be in an area of air flow, turbulence at the least. You could run oil lines to the front of the car and mount it up there or you could mount it above the tranny area. Second, you must make sure your sender and gauge match (as per previous threads). Third, get that bellow replaced! I don't know who those people are that you talked to but they aren't true volks!! Fourth, what make of full flow oil pump are you using? If it's not Gene Berg and not meant for a Type III you're in trouble. Does the pump cover extend out and the filter screw onto it? Fifth, if you are using the proper oil pump cover, how large are the oil lines that you're using? You want them big, like 1/2" inside diameter or more. Every time the oil has to make a 90-degree turn the pressure is gonna get reduced. You want to keep the filter close to the engine (keep the distance reduced). Toby "yeah, I'm a little experienced at this" Erkson air_cooled_nut@pobox.com <-- Please use this address for email '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed '95 VW Jetta III GL 2.0L, P-Chipped, Jamex sport suspension Portland, Oregon, http://www.pobox.com/~toby_erkson/ >-----Original Message----- >i own a 67 fastback with a 6 month old GEX 1641 with a weber >progressive 2 >barrel, 110 cam, full flow oil pump >after about 30 min of driving my oil pressure gusge will drop to >0 at an idle and only 20 lbs at 2000rpm's. i do notice a lag >on the motor >expecially on accelleratÈe, notice that the intake bellow is torn >all the volks folks say don't worry unless your oil light comes on >well it does but only after log periods of driving ad only at idle > >i plan on installing a 4 pass oil cooler to correct this >where is the best place to mount this? ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org