As for the light - my '85 did this until I replaced the oil sender (remember,
pre-86 only has one, not two senders).  It appears that somehow the wrong
sender had been installed, and though when new it didn't light up, it would
light up continuously below 2000 rpm (scared me silly).  Putting correct one
in solved the problem entirely

Just my 2cents.....

Christopher Irvin wrote:

>
> Ken:
>
> This is really great to know.  Ever since the filter the deal sold me (I
> posted it was a VW filter -- but I'm not too bright it was probably the
> Bosh) failed and I sarted using cheap filters, I have had the problem with
> the oil light flickering on at stops.  Nothing I've tried has helped.  I
> gues I need to get the right filter.  I check with a fellow Vanagonite in
> Anchorage and see about ordering 4 or more.  Thanks
>
> Christopher Irvin
> 84 Vanagon