Oil pressure Failure- questions 1981 scirocco

[area53 at validpath.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

How are you measuring that you have no pressure? From a typical VDO gauge like 
from a cabby? If so, check the sender (couldn't hurt to replace it anyway). If 
that's not the cause or you're measuring from an external gauge you added, it's 
possible your oil pump is toast.

HTH, Jeff

> I am experiencing intermittent oil pressure problems since I performed
> recent work last week. I can't help to think it may be related. But how?
> 
> I replaced my rear crank oil seal along with my clutch.  I also took the
> oil pan off and installed a "windage tray". In the process I had to remove
> the oil pump. I had no problems with re-assembly, and torqued the pump
> bolts to specifications. Additionally, I an NOT experiencing any oil leaks
> and have an adequate oil level.
> 
> The nature of the problem is bizarre. Some times when I start the engine I
> have zero pressure. At other times it is if nothing is wrong and my gauge
> is showing normal pressure.
> 
> What is the problem?  Just a oil pump going bad?
> 
> Anybody else experience this?
> 
> David Guido
> 1981 Scirroco "S"
> 1980 Scirocco 16v project
> 
> 
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