In a message dated 3/26/2003 10:05:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> My recently purchased vanagon is in need of a rebuilt motor.  Searching the
> archives lead me to choose Boston Bob as the rebuilder for my 2.1 WBX.  I
> was wondering what the consensus is on using a higher volume oil pump (say 
> a
> 28mm or 30mm vs the stock 26mm)?  I am leaning toward a 28mm to help
> compensate for the lower oil pressure that is characteristic of a rebuilt
> motor.  Any opinions?
> 
       Derrek, I have one of Boston Bobs Big Valve 2.1 engines.  Installed 
back in late October, it has just 4,500 km, so I cannot give an answer to 
longevity.  I am however pleased with the engine thus far.  It has exhibited 
low oil pressure as you mentioned.  I switched to 20w50 oil soon after break 
in after some consultation with Bob.  The oil pressure has been normal since 
then and yes I do have a "real" oil pressure gauge installed to monitor the 
pressure.  Yesterday, I got a call from Bob telling me he was sending me a 
new oil pump, as he found a standard pump that seems to be giving his engines 
better oil pressure and wanted me to have one to see how it works in my case. 
 I will not install it immediately but run my engine for a few more oil 
changes and more extended highway speeds in warm temperature to see how the 
original pump he put in there works out.  Then if I feel the oil pressure is 
still low I will change to the new style pump.

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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