Ideal VW Oil temp. Is 180' to 190' & 200' Max
Control Oil Temp--> *ck
220' deg. should be Max. red/line as Head studs start pulling at 300'
Lean Carb Jetting can increase oil temp. 30' easily.
Deck Lid Stand-Offs lower temp. Approximate. 20'
VW Oil Temp. Varies directly with the Air Temp.
Oil Temperature
VW Oil cooler needs lots of air and will not cool properly when
aftermarket cooler is placed on the
frame. A better place is in front of the Air intake. Dual
Coolers-->*ck
Celsius ----------------I------------ Fahrenheit
..160c -----------------I----------------- 320'
..148.8c ---------------I----------------- 300'
..121c -----------------I----------------- 250'
..104.4c ---------------I----------------- 220'
..93.3c ----------------I----------------- 200'
..87.7c ----------------I----------------- 190'
..82.2c ----------------I----------------- 180'
..79.4c ----------------I----------------- 175'
..60c ------------------I----------------- 140'
It makes a difference where on the block your picking up the oil temp.
Check the gage to see if it is reading accurate. Timing and Jetting make a big
difference. Check out these things 1st before you start adding coolers and changing
fans, pulleys etc. High Compression motors run slightly hotter.
Make sure the sound dreading on the fire wall is tight. If loose it can
pull back an close off the fan intake. Make sure no rags, critters, or
built up dirt are in the fan or on the cylinders. If the fan housing was
designed to use the shutters, make sure they are in place and working. It
is far better to tie them wide open then use ones that might not open
properly.
If you play in the mud it's a good Idea to wash the fan and cylinders.
Start with a cold motor. Start it up and put a good stream of water in the
fan intake, rev the motor and the fan will sling the water across the
cylinders and clean off the mud. Note: Never do this if the motor is
hot. If you play in tall grass, use a large area screen over the
intake.
Oil Pressure
Normal Oil Pressure is 42 psi & Min = 28 psi
Oil Pressure above [ 30 SAE 70' at 2500 rpm]
Oil Pressure Warning Light comes on between 2-6 psi. Oil warning
light was Green up to 1969
Oil Block-Off for external cooler is "Out of top fitting &
In the Lower Fitting" ck*
Q&A
Test to show lower end condition-->*Click
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Victor Comp. Products Inc. **--Vic's--**
Phone 816-650-3535 • 230 S Hudson St., Buckner, Missouri, 64016,
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