I see GoWesty is recommending 10/60 weight - synthetic.  As it happens, I
recently went to purchase oil and a filter at a local auto parts store to
complete a pre-summer oil change  - as the van has sat over the winter and
I am about to take it out of hibernation.  I usually run 10/40 or 15/40 in
the warmer months and 10/30 in the winter (back when I used to drive it
then).  The sales clerk also suggested I try 10/160 so I bought 5 litres,
but have yet to change it as I thought I'd get a little feed-back from the
list without causing too long of an oil thread.  Worst case, I'll take the
oil back.

As well - I have been meaning to ask about alternator play or vibration.  I
am curious if other 2.1 Vanagons typically have noticeable vibratory
movement from the motor which is passed along to the alternator?  There
have been a number of mechanics over time that have peered in the engine
bay while the motor has idled and have never mentioned a problem.  Just
curious to see if this is a standard fare?

Thanks,

Bruce

86 Westy Syncro