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Thanks for the help --- Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> wrote: > On 17 Oct 2002, at 22:18, Jacob wrote: > > > the dummy light goes on and off at varying rpm's. The pressure (if > my > > gauges are working correctly)hovers around > > 5 or lower. > > 5psi of oil pressure is at the low end of normal at idle with a warm > engine, > but If you see this kind of reading while driving normal speeds then > there is > definitely something wrong. > > Low oil pressure is caused by worn bearings that let the oil out too > easily, > warped cases that do the same thing, or an engine that is too hot, > making > the oil viscosity too low. Often it is a combination of all three, > caused by a > poor rebuild that left out cooling system parts. > > You should start by making sure that your engine has ALL of the sheet > tin > that directs the cooling air and that the cooling air intake bellows > is installed > and in good condition. > > - > ******************************* > Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org > Madison, Wisconsin, USA > ******************************* > > ------------------------------------------------ > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> > For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/ __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/