In a message dated 30/04/2004 9:24:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

-----  Original Message -----
> My  mechanic has told me that I need to  replace/rebuild my '91 engine with
> 130k  miles soon because the  oil pressure is running at 27lbs at 2000 rpm
> hot,  when 29 lbs is  the minimum.  In my research in the archives,  his
>  suggestion to replace/rebuild and his "minimum" pressure reading at   2000
> rpm doesn't seem right.  He's a mechanic that's well  respected on  the
list,
> so I won't mention his name yet, since  he's always done good work  for me.
> Does his suggestion seem off  base?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank  Condelli
>  Almonte, Ontario, Canada

EXCUSE ME !  That  message WAS NOT from me !!  I was responding to its
original author.   Please go back and check the thread from its beginning.
Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
_BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm)  a VW Camper
camping event, Almonte, ON, June 10 ~ 13, 2004
'87 Westy & Lionel  Trains
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