In a message dated 06/29/2001 11:21:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
mwsnow@HOME.COM writes:

> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> I've been following this thread with some interest as I recently have had
> to deal with an oil pressure problem.....suddenly no pressure on startup. A
> mechanic friend suggested I pressurize the crankcase SLIGHTLY, to force oil
> up the pickup into the pump. I removed the filter, plugged the breather
> pipe on the tappet cover with my finger, and applied about 5psi with an air
> hose to the oil dipstick tube. I was warned that too much pressure could
> blow out the crank seals, so be careful and try at your own risk. I held
> the pressure for about 10 sec. until a few drops of oil dripped from the
> filter inlet, reinstalled the filter, started up, and viola...oil pressure.
> It's been fine in the week or so since, and I'm hoping whatever caused my
> problem was a fluke, but expect it will resurface and I will be replacing
> the pump soon.
>
> Randy
>

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