Replacing the oil pump has helped me with these symptoms. But,
replacing/rebuilding the engine is inevitable now.

Jim

On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 3:08 PM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Listers-
> '84 WBX Manual with 190K original engine
>
> Van for the most part runs well, bit of a loping idle and off idle bog but
> runs decent at revs. Certainly not the strongest but it gets me to the
> campground an hour away and back without issue.
>
> Lately when I am coming off of highway and down to idle the oil light
> starts to flicker. Sometimes more, sometimes less.  I have noticed that it
> is getting worse, used to only happen when on highway for an hour or so and
> running fast, now it seems to happen after maybe 15min no matter what speed
> I drive.  If I am just driving around town it never happens, no problems
> whatsoever.
>
> I have been running Castrol 20-50 synth with Napa Gold Filter but just
> changed to Castrol 30 dino with a bosch filter.  No change, in fact I
> believe it has gotten worse. Oil level is just at or below half where I
> have always kept it.
>
> So I am wondering what might be some good next steps?
> Anything quick and easy that can be checked?
> Was considering getting a Van Cafe oil pressure gauge kit but they are all
> out.
> How about the pressure relief spring?
> Maybe go to a higher oil weight?
>
> I live in Asheville, NC and temps are right at 80-85 and lows around 60.
>
> thanks ya'll for any help you may have!!
> ryan
>
>
>
> Ryan Perry
> 84 Westie "Artie McParty"
>