Tom Jelly wrote:

I've been running my 88 jetta with a full sump but zero oil pressure for

5

months, probably 2000 mi.  I got the car that way for free, and figured

the

damage was done so I'd drive it until it died.  runs a little rough, but
runs.  I'm assuming the cam lobes will eventually wear to the point

where

they won't open the valves enough anymore.

I think it is your oil pressure gage Tom :-)

Paul Lamar

Tom Jelly wrote:

Nope.  Not the gauge.  It heats up REALLY fast, then starts gagging.  OK,
maybe a few PSI, but it must be capillary action!

Tom

Most plain bearing will fail in a matter of minutes without oil pressure.
Seems I recall that some early engines did not have a pressure oiling
system. The crank kind of scooped up the oil.

Paul Lamar

Tom Jelly wrote:

I'm hoping I have a scooper then.

Tom

 
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