Hey guys I need a little advice

I have a 1641cc vw. I installed a new filter / pump from CB performance

I use 10w 30 oil, The engine was built 15 years ago and stored in a barn

intil I "found it". It's a dual relief case. The oil pressure ,engine warmed up, is 40psi at idle

and 60 to 80 psi at 4000 rpm. I have no idea what the pressure was before the new oil pump

was installed

Question What the heck is going on??

Thanks
BillMc

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Those numbers seem a bit high, but they are not way out of range. The calibration of your pressure guage may be an issue.
Unusually high oil pressure is usually caused by a spun bearing or other oil galley component that is blocking flow, but you would have found that out by now (seized engine).
The only other suspect is your oil pressure regulating plunger(s) which may be sticking in their bores ...or have stronger-than-stock springs pushing on them.

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I think I found the problem

The releif piston in the front by the oil pump

was frozen in the case. I used a 1/2" tap to cut threads

in the piston then used a bolt to remove it.

Now the oil pressure is 40 at idle and 60 at 4000 rpm

but never goes over 60. Much better!!


Thanks
Bill

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Help as many prople as you can. Be good to your friends. Expect nothing! Clean you webers before every trip!!!Bill Mc