What weight oil are you using? 20w-50 works well.

Joe

----- Original Message -----
From: "Casa Gofastica motorcycle service" <DBingham@CASAGOFASTICA.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 2:08 PM
Subject: 1986 vanagon gl oil pressure light

> Hello,
> I am new to this list, just subscribed today. I have had my Vanagon
> for 2 years and lots of miles.
> For the past 6 months or so my oil pressure light and buzzer comes on
> ocassionally.  I am going to check the pressure today (finally) if I can
> find a fitting to connect my gauge.
> If  it turns out to be more than a sender, what are the chances that the
> Spring in the relief valve is just weak ? It runs ok most of the time,
> although
> I could use a new O2 sensor and the muffler has seen better days.
> I have to do a clutch soon, but if my engine is on the way out, I don't
> think
> I would be worth the time and money.
> David
>