On 9/20/07, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
> Back when I had my 2.1wbx, I used a cheap ($15)

Mine was even cheaper than yours...but I've seen complete FI kits
(including many adapters) for just $14 .

> 100psi mechanical oil pressure gauge to measure the fuel pressure, and it
> worked fine.

> If it's a full sweep gauge (should be),

What's full sweep? Mine is a rotary dial linked to a closed chamber
(coiled tubing) type.

> the 140psi is probably fine. I can't think of
> anything needing >100psi in this type of gauge, unless your oil pressure
> relief valve sticks... but a pegged 100psi gauge is a pretty good indicator of
> this!

What should be expected in that condition? And I wonder if there's an
easy place to check oil pressure without resorting to all kinds of
improvisations. That fuel pressure test point on the vanagon is very
convenient.

TM