Chuck,
            The problem is experienced by quite a number of these vans, mine
included. The first thing to learn is not to be startled, this should take
about a week, the next problem is to calm any passengers.
They think something's gonna blow and we're all in trouble. Only regulars
will get used to it.
I haven't heard of anyone who has actually had a "real" problem. If you are
concerned about the length of time the alarm stays on, check the oil level.
When you grab the dipstick, the temperature should not be uncomfortably hot,
i.e. if you can't hold the dipstick, the motor's too hot and the alarm is
not crying wolf as is the case most of the time.
I seem to remember reading that there are actually 2 sensors involved.

Regards
Ron Olsen

----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Kuecker <ckuecker@MCS.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 11:16 AM
Subject: Oil pressure gremlin

> Hi,
>
> I have had a strange problem develop on my '91. At a narrow range around
> 2000 RPM, the oil pressure warning light and buzzer come on. Above and
> below this range there is no problem. As soon as the street parking
> restrictions are lifted around here, I plan on replacing both oil pressure
> switches. Just wondered if anyone has seen a similar problem. At first I
> thought it might be an intermittent pinched wire, but the wiring harness
is
> in good shape.
>
>
> Chuck Kuecker
> Cary, Illinois
>
> ckuecker@mcs.net
>
> '83 Scirocco (Katy's car now)
> '58 Ghia Convert (rolling again!)
> '75 Bug (Chris' daily driver)
> '67 Bug (blew second gear!)
> '69 Ghia Convert Project (under wraps for the winter...)
> '63 Bug (Chris' first car)
> '91 Vanagon