Oil pressure problems

[doubt at inwave.com (Nate Mellom)]

Julie,
In my '81 (8v), the pressure usually drops to around .5 bar when warm, 
and about 1 bar in my 16v.  I have the sender in the head on my Mk1, on 
top of the filter housing on my 16v, so that might explain the 
difference.  I'd think as long as you have good pressure off idle, and 
no odd noises, I wouldn't worry about it.  Is this a new issue, or has 
it been happening?  Have you checked the Bentley for oil pressure specs? 
  Do you trust your oil pressure guage/sender?  Try relocating the 
sender to another location, see if anything changes.

My Mk1 runs about 80-90*c, the 16v is usually just over 100*c for oil 
temps (I've heard oil temps should be just over boiling point to boil 
off any water that might be in the oil).
Nate


julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> When cold it is a normal pressure, dropping when warm.
> Oil pressure at idle is very low, but reving up it increases normally. 
> 
> So.... Clogged filter? Dying oil pump or clogged pump?
> 
> What to check for guys......
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