As I remember, the oil burning temp. is 400F.  So, you should not read as
high as that.  Probably not over 250F.  Although I think Mobil 1 has a
higher burning point.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 9:54 PM
Subject: Oil temp. ? and OP ?

>  Those of you with Oil Temperature gauges, what kind of operating temps do
> you see?  And Oil pressure gauges?  Readings?
>
>  I just installed some into my 'new' inline Jetta powered 84..I have no
> idea of what the ranges of temp and pressure is deemed acceptable..
>
>  Anybody have actual gauges and want to share?
>
>  Don Hanson

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