The VDO gauge comonly shows 0 pds oil pressure hot and the sender they have
with the gauge or the oil light comes on at a higher pressure than the stock
switch.
did you have an oil pressure problem before you installed the VDO gauge Did
the oil light come on at a hot idle
the 1.9 engine over time has the problem of the main bearings pounding out
the case over time and at 161K you have this problem
if the light did not before you swapped out the stock switch for the VDO
then drive on
I have a page or 2 about the 1.9 engine and the main bearing problem if you
pmail me I will send it you you

Bob Donalds
Boston Engine

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen DeMocko" <SDeMocko@FDSMFG.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 3:45 PM
Subject: REPLACING OIL PUMP

Hi Volks,
Well the oil pressure light has gotten more persistent.  I put in a VDO
gauge and press is not good.  At warm idle I have just above Zero and at
4000 rpm I have about 18 psi.  I was wondering if any one has done a
write up on replacing the oil pump.  I have an '85 auto Westy, with
161K.  I know it's putting on a band-aid but looking to buy myself some
time.  Thanks for your time.

Stephen DeMocko
('85 Westy "Luci (Short for Lucifer)")