What viscosity oil are you using? 22 psi at 3,600 RPM is low especially for
a new engine. Any chance you are over filling it? Clogged or otherwise
restricted filter? Is the oil cooler working? The 6 psi at idle is also low
but not that uncommon Pressure should rise quickly above idle. 28 psi at
3800 is considered a wear limit unless there are extenuating circumstances
such as after a prolonged high speed drive.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dennis Jowell
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 5:50 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Oil pressure ?

After installing my new VDO electric oil gauge I finally took my 88 Westy
out this afternoon for a test ride. Driving the interstate at 65 mph, oil is
at 22 psi, drove for another 40 miles down to the exit ramp and oil pressure
light/buzzer goes off at the end of the ramp. PSI was at 6 at 900 rpm's. Is
this common? Or is there a problem with my new GOWESTY engine that has 3000+
miles on it ?

Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm