If you don't have a VW, Mann, or Knecht / Mahle filter on the engine, then
get one, have it installed, as well as changing oil to Castrol 20W50. Also
verify that the engine is not running hot.

----- Original Message -----
From: Merry Young <merryj@TELEPORT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 1999 3:10 PM
Subject: 86 Vanagon GL Oil pressure warning

> My oil pressure buzzer and light went on recently when i was driving over
a
> mountain pass. Pulled over and checked oil, it was fine. Temp was fine
too.
> Kept going. Buzzer and light went off again. Went home and changed vans.
The
> mechanic said the oil pressure is 9 lbs. at idle and 20 lbs. at 2,000 rpms
> and the factory min. is 29. He recommended a rebuild. The van drives fine
> around town. No suspicious noises or weird behavior. There is a tiny oil
> leak, but very little. Do I really need a rebuild? I would like to get it
> road reliable, so any suggestions as to what things I should get checked
out
> or fixed are very welcome.