OOMKES Robin wrote:
> The only thing that really worries me a bit is that after a cold
> start (just above freezing), it takes a few seconds and a dab on the
> accelerator for the oil pressure light to go out. I'm used to this
> for the alternator but not for the oil light... Anyone with
> experience of this on a diesel? What should I check/suspect first,
> assuming the oil is at the right level? Oil pump? Big end?

Are you using a cheap oil filter?  Use the OEM Mahle or Mann oil filter,
cheap ones can cause this because their anti-drainback valves don't seal
well and the oiling system loses its prime.

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David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 VW Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si -- For Sale
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon