Me too!  First, if you haven't, run 20w-50 oil, I got a 2-3 psi boost from this over a 15w-40.  If you still have low pressure, run straight 50w oil, it's physically thicker (actual viscosity) than a multi-weight, which is what you need for a loose engine.  These are considered racing oils, and Valvoline makes one, among others.

Very temporary extreme measure.  Get that engine fund built up!

Good luck,

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Tyler Hardison
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 7:22 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Oil Pump Replacement.

So to be clear, I'm adding the higher volume pump to keep the engine going for a few more months.

I'm still saving for the motor replacement next year. :)

On Thursday, November 5, 2015, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Bearing wear is really a symptom of something else going on. I have 
> seen low oil pressure due to bad rod bearings, cam shaft bearings 
> disintegrating and the oil overheating. The most common cause of low 
> oil pressure on the water boxer is the case being shot. Many 
> rebuilders or local shops completely miss this. When the engine gets 
> hot not only does the oil pressure go down due the lower viscosity but 
> the case expands and the main bearing become loser causing oil 
> pressure to be lost inside. When really bad you can feel them under 
> load, sort of a low speed rumble or groan. On a tired engine an 
> oversized pump may just add to the leaks and oil burning due to the 
> increased volume. When the tolerances are not there you will more flow but not always more pressure.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com 
> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Stuart MacMillan
> Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2015 9:04 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <javascript:;>
> Subject: Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
>
> Yes, the question is why do you want to replace it?  Trying to fix low 
> oil pressure with a new or bigger pump won't solve the underlying 
> problem for long--bearing wear.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com 
> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 5:28 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <javascript:;>
> Subject: Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
>
> yes, on all three types of engines that come in vanagons.
>
> I've never believed in replacing oil pumps myself much tho.
>
> perhaps a larger/higher performance one once in a great while.
>
> scott
>
>
>
> On 11/5/2015 2:46 PM, Tyler Hardison wrote:
> > Can the oil pump be replaced with the engine in place?
> >
> > --t
> >
>