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On 30 Jun 99, at 18:36, Per Lindgren wrote: > ZR72@aol.com wrote: > > > i am assuming that you replaced the pressure relief spring(S)....these will > > cause low oil pressure problems, when they are worn out. > > Oh yessirreee! I replaced them twice (new, from Bugpack), I stretched the > springs to make them stiffer (yes it works), I tried to switch their places, I > tried to use two grooved pistons, I tried two non grooved pistons, you name it, > I did it. The only thing I didn't try was no pistons at all. I still suspect > the Brazilian oil pump. >From all you've posted, I believe that you have covered most of the bases pretty well. The pump, however, can be a real gotcha. The variations in clearances in the pumps can vary quite a bit and still be within VW tolerances and these all make a difference. There are also good and bad brands. This very subject is covered in depth in the Bill Fisher book. Gene Berg also covers the fact that there are a number of patterns of intake and output holes in the pumps over the years. Yoé²±y a pump that should be right and yet doesn't match up well with your case. This can be very bad! It is easy to check, but even easier to overlook. You have to THINK about it. Jim - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe