MiniStocker
New member
Hey guys, I have a question. Upon cold start-up, I have over 100psi of oil pressure. I have a 1.8L with a solid lifter GTI head. I am running the '84 GTI oil pump also. I had Valvoline 20W50 and the pressure was just over 100psi. When I went to straight 30wt, I lost a small amount of pressure. When the car warms up some, the pressure drops to 85, possibly more as the car is still in the garage (hasn't been raced yet). I've seen in a book that I own that this is normal for earlier VW's. Is it ok for racing? What oil pumps are you guys running, What oil? What kinds of presures do you guys get. I'm kind of concerned at this point. I am very used to Ford 2300's. They start at 75psi and warm up to 60-65psi. VW is still pretty new to me.
Thank you very much for your time. I am greatly looking forward to your responses.
Scott
Thank you very much for your time. I am greatly looking forward to your responses.
Scott