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by hokeryx
26 Aug 2011, 10:00
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil Pressure / Engine Reconditioning.
Replies: 7
Views: 728

Re: Oil Pressure / Engine Reconditioning.

Thanks everyone for the replies. Much appreciated. Sounds like it's probably not worthwhile having any more work done on the engine, so I reckon I'll take 'em up on the extended warranty offer. Just one supplementary query if you don't mind: While I can live with the idea that the OP is a little low...
by hokeryx
25 Aug 2011, 18:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil Pressure / Engine Reconditioning.
Replies: 7
Views: 728

Re: Oil Pressure / Engine Reconditioning.

Not sure where the pressure was measured from (sorry bit of a novice). Here's a quote from the report from the garage that did the test: ”Check oil pressure at request of customer. Minimum oil pressure spec = 2bar @ 2000rpm @ an oil temp of 80°c Vehicle attached to Sun DGA 1800 in regards of oil tem...
by hokeryx
25 Aug 2011, 14:14
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil Pressure / Engine Reconditioning.
Replies: 7
Views: 728

Oil Pressure / Engine Reconditioning.

Last year had my engine (1.9 water cooled) reconditioned in the hope of sorting out a low oil pressure problem. Only made a minimal difference to the pressure (from about 27/28 psi at 2000 rpm up to 29/30 psi - the minimum recommended by VW). Took it back in under the warranty but they weren't able ...