When I put in new filter, I fill it up with oil as much as it can take.  You
need a little patience, to wait for the oil to settle in it every time it
fills to the brim.  You should check the oil pressure also.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Mentzer" <mentzerb@MAC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 3:32 PM
Subject: Help with oil pressure

> Inspired by the list discussion on synthetic oils, went out and bought
> 10W-30 Mobile 1 and stuck it in my recently rebuilt (5K ago) '84 1.9. Also
> replaced the filter with a new Fram.
>
> The oil light remained on when started the next
> morning...checked...there's lots of pretty oil in there.
>
> Checked wiring on the oil light...it's all good and the engine is
> clattering (turned off after 2 blocks).
>
> Drained the Mobile 1 and replaced with Mobile 10W40. The light is still
> on, engine clatters.
>
> Pulled the filter...no oil. Went to replace the filter, but found it was
> the correct one for this model.
>
> Any ideas from the list? I'm getting ready to order a pump and start the
> fun of pulling it out.
>
> Read up on the previous posts on the list and it doesn't look like a
> pleasant evenings work in the cold driveway.
>
> Bruce in Maryland
> '84 Westy

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 8.5.432 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2642 - Release Date: 01/24/10
07:33:00