New VC gasket, now a much bigger issue

[67rustavenger]

Since the "farm road" VC gasket replacement. I have put another 200 miles on the engine. From Corvalis, Or to home and to Kelso, Wa, for a show today.
I did not see one drop of oil under the engine after hours of sitting.
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[67rustavenger]

So I fixed the VC gasket issue. I welded a tab on the inside of the VC and the gasket stayed in place ever since.

So tonight on the way to work. I get to a traffic signal and scan the dash. I noticed that the oil pressure light in glowing at me again. I pulled over and checked the oil level and it is way above the middle mark. Start the engine again and the damn light is still on. No leaks under the engine, so I can rule out a leaking VC.

At break I went to the car and removed the VDO pressure sensor and the HT lead from the coil and placed a rag below where the sensor should be.
Cranked the engine and had a look. I was expecting to see oil all over the left side of the engine compartment. To my shock there was just a smallish puddle on the rag. I cranked it a bit longer and did get a little shot further away. But still on the shop rag. What should I expect when testing this way?
Anyone ever had a VDO dual pole sensor go bad on both poles?

Looks more and more like a tear down is in my future. Thankfully I have a spare 1500 SP I can install and keep driving.

Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.
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Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!

There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
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[turbotype1]

Did the light go out when you revved it up?
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[67rustavenger]

[turbotype1]

That truly sucks..... Sorry to hear that news
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[fl59bug]

Just an un-educated .02 , could the oil pressure relief be stuck or somehow not working, causing the low pressure reading?

Good luck and sorry you're having so much trouble with this.

Ted

[67rustavenger]

Found the problem.

I have never had one do this.

I have had rather high oil pressure. Like 45+ at cruise.

Can that be the cause of this damage?
Running 10w/30w synthetic. For several months now and until last night other than the VC gasket issue I have been happy.

I suppose I need a new filter pump in order to get good pump gears again.

Bummer!
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I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!

There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo!

[Pruneman99]

Looks like the shaft spun in the gear and walked out. By that second picture, it looks like a lot. How much space was between the gear and the cover? Engagement depth looks like it was too shallow as well. Set the engagement depth by using a press on the gear shaft. When it's good, hit the shaft/gear with a small tack weld to keep it from walking out or spinning inside the gear.

Hopefully you can get these oiling issues fixed before the engine sufferers too much damage.

[Cusser]

[Dougsbugs]

What's the slot in the camshaft look like ... beat up?