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Re: Diesel Westy Water pump replacement.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 1 Jul 2012 21:53:36 -0700
...This must be why it doesn't keep 15psi pressure in the cooling system. From cold it builds pressure first, pressure caps opens and...
Re: Oil Filter & Oil Pressure - 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:29:38 -0400
On the air cooled engines, the oil pressure switch is before the filter. You will not fix the light with a filter. The proper...
fuel/oil sender hybrid?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Sun, 25 May 2003 19:48:40 -0700
I read a tip on the list a little bit ago to make double use of an oil pressure guage mounted on the dash...
Question about VDO oil pressure sender?
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:59:54 -0500
...Does the terminal labeled "G" connect to the VDO gauge or to the wire that used to go to the original pressure sender? The...
Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:28:22 -0700
...Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon BE VERY CAREFULL! There will be about 270 liters of oily freon gas blowing...
Re: Fuel Pump Problem '85 GL
Historical mailing list - John Philcox
Sat, 20 Jan 2001 15:02:04 -0500
...I Followed Ken Lewis's advice on building a fuel pressure gauge for under $10. It worked like a charm. Pressure at rail was...
Re: Pressure test a 2.1L Auto transmission?...How?
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 19:54:04 -0700
Kevin, It takes a high pressure hose long enough to reach inside the bus while it is moving and a pressure gage that reads...
Re: loud fuel pump.
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 08:27:53 -0500
Where would I find the fuel pressure regulator and how would I go about checking it? thank, greg 82 westy. Jay L Snyder wrote...
Re: Someone must know what tire pressure do use in Agilis 51 tire s!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 23 May 2002 10:36:39 -0500
Jeez Guys! Start out with Max pressure and after you're through beating your suspension to death and listening to expansion joints, start to...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 15:58:11 -0700
Hi, I made a manifold and relocated the two pressure switches plus added a pressure gauge sender. Pics etc here https://shufti.blog/2012...
Re: coolant pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 4 Jun 1999 13:56:48 -0500
...The idea of a coolant pressure gauge is to indicate the coolant system is properly pressurized. If there is coolant pressure the wasser boxer...
Re: Oil Pressure Light
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 09:30:35 -0400
...Oil Pressure Light Dear list members, My oil pressure light has been periodically coming on and off. I wasn't leaking anything and the...
Re: Fuel pressure question (FI)
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 11:36:14 -0400
...Fuel pressure question (FI) > > > > >Did you happen to note the idle rpm and the available vacuum? > > > >Joe > > > Yes, the vacuum was 11 inches and...
Re: Oil Pressure Light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 14:25:41 -0500
...Blinking is possible if the pressure is close to the switch point and changing. Engine oil pressure is always highest when the engine is...
Searching for an accurate tire pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - dennis lockwood
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 17:49:20 -0800
...Newly re-tired van seeking high pressure job. I just put a new set of Michelin Agilis (61's) on my Vanagon (Yawn). Being...
Re: no oil pressure, new engine, need help!
Historical mailing list - Anthony Hecht
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 16:53:14 -0500
...no oil pressure, new engine, need help! > Problem is, the oil pressure light isn't going off. And, the aftermarket oil > pres and temp...
Re: Towing, Anyone? (long)
Historical mailing list - John
Sat, 18 Sep 1999 02:14:08 -0400
...Was the old fuel lines replaced with FUEL INJECTION(FI) fuel line or carburetor fuel line ? Was the fuel line pressure & maximum system pressure...
Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:58:27 -0800
either the oil pressure sensor are bad or you have a low oil pressure .. what grade of oil are you using? On Sat, Feb...
New instrument cluster in '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:21:10 -0500
...The oil pressure light flashes momentarily when I start the engine. John
Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:31:49 -0500
Hi, Before I buy a new motor for my 87 Westy, I'd like to pressure test the cooling system to make sure the...
Re: Degrading Comments
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:50:45 -0500
...It typically boosts pressure way above sealevel pressure and thereby produces considderably more horepower. Then there is the turbo-charger. This is typically driven...
Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:56:18 +0000
...oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled Hi guys, I installed recently an oil pressure gauge in my vanagon (air-cooled 2L 1983...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:10:33 -0400
...As long as I've been around > here people have been resistant to actually testing oil pressure when > troubleshooting an alarm situation, but the...
Re: 85 Vanagon Oil Light
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 06 Feb 95 22:11:30 CST
...If the oil pressure relief valve sticks, oil pressure could rise to over 200 psi when you accelerate to drive off. With pressure that...
Re: Propex and outside temperature
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:52:13 -0500
...The Propex is probably > similar unless it has an orifice sized for 11" of water, > NA propane pressure standard. (British standard pressure > equals about...
Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Oct 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1106)
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:25:13 -0400
As I said; 14.7 psi is a standard that is equal to atmopheric pressure when measured at sea level................... http://www.ilpi.com...
Re: oil pressure problem
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 06:57:30 -0400
...Still no pressure. I know its not the sender because the hyd. lifters clatter when the pressure is down. So.......my question; I have...
Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:28:52 -0400
...In the end, >that was enough to cause exessively high pressures in >the A/C to blow the pressure relief valve. > >And why did...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 22 May 2016 20:23:58 -0700
...I've had the oil pressure checked and it is > fine. A friend of mine is having the identical problem. Is the high > pressure...
more on tires/pressures
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Tue, 25 Feb 97 15:40:10 EST
Hey all, Since we're on the subject of tires and proper pressures, I wanted to ask a question of the tire experts. On...
Re: do we have a vacuum leak?
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Wed, 5 Sep 2001 10:03:08 -0400
Hi all, Well, I finally replaced my fuel injectors and fuel pressure regulator. I thought that I would publish my measurements for inclusion into...
Oil pressure light help
Historical mailing list - MF
Fri, 30 Mar 2001 06:49:44 -0500
My oil pressure light comes on when my engine is at operating temperature and idling. This is a first for me, what should I...
Oil pressure light help
Historical mailing list - MF
Thu, 29 Mar 2001 19:43:46 -0500
My oil pressure light comes on when my engine is at operating temperature and idling. This is a first for me, what should I...
Re: Someone must know what tire pressure do use in Agilis 51 tire s!
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Thu, 23 May 2002 07:53:08 -0700
...They said that is the MAX pressure not the recommended pressure to run the tire on. Sean Garrett 1981 Westy (his) 1995 Eurovan Camper...
Some Fuel Pump Theory
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Fri, 8 Oct 2004 16:23:51 -0400
...In many other vehicles with similar high pressure pumps, they use TWO pumps: The first is a low pressure transfer pump, which pumps the...
Re: cheap gauges from JC Whitney
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Sun, 20 Jun 2004 16:44:33 -0700
...I'll put the fuel pressure gauge after the pressure regulator. You're right. I need to get the same pressure that is going...
Re: oil pressure switch 2 - HELP
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 5 May 1999 15:03:19 -0400
...There are (believe it or not) at least four different colors for VW pressure senders, each with a different pressure rating, blue, white, black...
Re: Anyone know thread size of coolant bleeder bolt on radiator?
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 03:05:29 -0700
--- Jfp w/3 WBXs <jfp7@hotmail.com> wrote: > I'm designing a pressure based warning system based > on Darrell's idea, using > an oil...
Re: Crappy traction Van..
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:32:22 +1200
>What pressure are you running those tires at?? You should be running >according to the numbers on the door frame, NOT the max pressure...
Re: coolant overflow tank
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:38:56 -0500
...There is the pressure relief that opens when the pressure in the cooling system reaches the preset pressure, ~14 psi. Then when things cool...
Re: Blowing coolant hoses.
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 28 Jun 1995 14:49:18 CST6CDT
Dan said: > >blowing out is getting combustion pressure into the cooling system > >and popping 'em off. been there, done that in a rabbit diesel...
Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 22 May 2005 08:06:17 -0700
...If I saw 7-10 psi of oil > pressure in a running engine, I would hesitate to go to the end of the driveway...
Re: Tire pressure question 2
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 1 Aug 2005 08:43:10 -0700
True, but in that case the vehicle sticker had pressures listed that were way below the tire max. What Larry Chase was warning against...
Re: Rear Heater
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 15:59:12 -0700
...Leaking at any pressure (usually higher means more leaky) is why you replace your heater/valve/o-ring. But it is not an inherent...
Re: Question about VDO oil pressure sender?
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:23:13 -0500
...The van seems to be holding pressure now. I'm still a little concerned and will check it again in the morning. take care...
Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 9 May 2012 06:57:50 -0400
...So with that knowledge install an oil pressure gauge so you can monitor the oil pressure, oil pressure is a result of the space...
More 2.1L coolant sys woes
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sat, 1 Jan 2005 07:40:28 -0500
...Here are some pressure gauges I made for under $15 from parts at Lowes hardware: http://neksiwel.20m.com/photo2.html The first time...
Re: Vanagon burned to the ground-fuel pressure gauge?
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Fri, 6 Aug 2004 23:11:59 -0400
...A > split fuel hose under 30 psi of pressure is going to spray out a lot of > gasoline in a hurry. > > I'm not...
Re: What's up with my fuel pressure?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:06:29 -0400
...Vacuum has to make the pressure go down. Physics. As for readings being off by a few psi, I would suspect the gauge. It...
Fw: Oil Pressure Warning Addendum
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Fri, 17 Oct 1997 11:42:23 -0500
...Oil Pressure Warning Addendum > Date: Friday, October 17, 1997 11:15 AM > > A great explanation of the oil pressure warning system can be found...
Re: coolant pressure guage
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 23 Oct 1999 08:11:57 -0700
...Alistair >The heater core is in line with the engine, not the radiator, so it will show >the same pressure that's currently in...
Re: Oil buzzer problem.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 18:25:45 -0500
At 05:59 PM 3/10/2002, Vanagon man wrote: >Now, I have not put a pressure gauge on it, but it seems like...
Re: return fuel lines
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:27:01 -0500
...I dug around and found a bunch of high pressure fuel line left over from when I replaced the rest of the fuel lines...
Re: Oil Light
Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 11:51:52 -0500
Hello Jeff, A word of warning here! As anyone that's had much dealings with a Vanagon "Dynamic Oil Pressure Sensor" system knows, its...
Freeze 12 pressures?
Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
Mon, 21 Mar 2005 09:30:22 -0500
Anybody know what the optimum operating pressures for freeze 12 (High/low)?
Re: Still doesn't add up, was: Re: [Syncro] Oil pressure mystery--Now: you're normal!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 1 Oct 2002 17:51:00 -0700
...pulling a long hill and rpms dropping, pressure drops >pretty linearly and the buzzer sometimes goes off, not every time. Yes, this is what...
VDO Oil Sender Setup
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 16 May 2012 10:03:40 -0400
Here's a picture of my VDO oil pressure sender. It looks moist but doesn't actually drip. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7...
Re: tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 8 Jun 2000 08:28:25 -0700
...this method of determining minimum pressure may be more accurate that Joel's suggestion of 80% of maximum pressure listed on the tire's...
O2 sensor premature failure.
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Mon, 7 May 2001 21:31:20 -0800
...If the fuel pressure regulator is worn or stuck, high fuel pressure will cause a rich mixture, that the computer cannot compensate for. Result...
Re: oil pressure trouble far from home
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 16 Oct 1999 13:33:58 -0700
Steve, You could remove the tin pan shield (driver's side) under the van, remove the oil pressure sensor and the mechanic could insert...