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• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:21:36 -0400
  ...Gabriel Hourtouat wrote: >> actual low oil pressure... > (...caused by a pressure relief valve that didn't > seat properly when coming off of high engine...
• Re: 2.1l high oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 24 Apr 2015 07:06:03 -0400
  It's got to be a stuck pressure relief system right? How does one fix that? -craig > On Apr 24, 2015, at 6:55...
• Re: weakly stats/Newbie ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 13:42:50 -0300
  ...like your engine is filling up the tank, via the pressure relief valve. That tank behind the rear plate is an overflow tank only...
• Re: 1986 vanagon gl oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 18:14:34 -0400
  ...a sender, what are the chances that the > Spring in the relief valve is just weak ? It runs ok most of the time, > although...
• Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:09:51 -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: Parts search
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:06:52 -0600
  ...The > engine side of the cable has a "ball" end that attaches to the throttle > bellcrank and has an adjustable strain relief anchor. Can...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:54:47 -0600
  ...Lots of ranges worldwide have less local >>relief than the Smokies and are called mountains. Doesn't have to >>be Denali to be a...
• '91 GL Campmobile
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:42:57 -0400
  On my '91 Vanagon GL Campmobile, I have an oil drip from the oil pressure relief valve screw port. A mechanic here advised me...
• Re: Stat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 May 1999 22:26:27 -0500
  ...To help with the pressure problem, I replaced the pressure relief cap as well. John Rodgers '88 GL Driver in NM -------- REPLY, Original message...
• Re: Overheating problem 91 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 12:48:48 -0800
  ...Speaking of the relief hole, the shop where I buy my parts suggest drilling one if it's not there. What do you think...
• Re: oil pressure problem
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 19:32:06 -0400
  ...So, my diagnosis is that > > the oil pressure relief valve is probably at fault. > > > > Question 1: do people on the list agree with my...
• Re: Friday: Fuel containers, a little bit Vanagon related
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:22:57 -0600
  ...these cans are so leak proof and there is no pressure relief, they can be bombs. At the risk of generating hate mail, auxiliary...
• Do the voltage regulater brushes "chrip"like a bird when they get short?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 08:02:22 -0700
  ...Is this a good way to go? --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
• Re: Seat Belts
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 13:39:35 -0600
  ...I bought one of those shoulder belt pads from WallyWorld and it provides some relief but not enough. Any Ideas? Thanks, Ralph C. 90...
• Re: Slider door challenge
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:45:00 -0700
  ...It's hard to remember back when I could sleep all night without relief. On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 7:02 AM Spencer...
• Re: 87 GL digital clock
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 13:59:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...it starting leaking also...., so I'm not suprised... :<( ( all it was was the little white plastic relief valve...another 2 minit fix....) chris
• Re: Dreaded Squeal of Death from Heater Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 10:58:40 -0600
  ...As short-term relief, I've been > wondering about simply drilling a teeny-tiny hole in the motor fan housing > through which I would...
• Re: removing glove box on 86
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 00:34:15 -0500
  ...Works great, except that they didn't make enough stress relief at the attachment base so the stalk fatigues and breaks off where it...
• VDO Oil Pressure Gauges and BusBoys
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 22:08:07 -0700
  ...Well, I have mixed feelings of relief and anxiety knowing that many people have this problem, but I am especially concerned with my situation...
• Re: Air Conditioner Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:10:00 -0400
  ...Also check that the relief plug on the receiver/dryer is not leaking. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: rear wheel bearings--> sizes
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 18:39:04 -0400
  ...a cup of coffee and catch your breath" > > > > > ______________________________________________________ > Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. > http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/ >
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:12:39 -0400
  ...Is there any sort of lubricant that might give me some short term quieting relief? I just replaced the passenger side upper ball joint...
• Is my auxillary barttery working correctly ?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:37:50 -0700
  ...donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. --0-1051765204-1128029731=:1324-- --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
• Re: Velma is back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 07:48:07 -0400
  ...outing to Lake Okaboji in 9 days,now just a couple more cosmetic > things to finish!! Great relief!!! > > Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy >
• Re: Many newbie questions.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 9:00:05 PDT
  ...Keep the oil screen clean and make sure the the relief valves are working properly. > Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
• Re: GOOD LUCK AMERICA!!!!!! (Who KNEW??)
  Historical mailing list - mike and shari
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 23:57:41 -0700
  ...Grandmother Agnes Lockhorn was visibly alarmed by this obvious public display of affection and declared her relief that "the country doesn't have to...
• Re: port matching intake manifolds to heads
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:42:19 -0800
  ...is to look at the chamber the 1.9 intake valve relief does not extend >out to the edge of the cylinder sealing surface...
• Re: Question about VDO oil pressure sender?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:16:05 -0700
  ...is labeled "WK" I believe. > > I was changing out the pressure relief spring today and noticed that > the "G" terminal was connected to the...
• Re: oil pressure gauge and temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 18 May 2020 13:58:31 -0400
  ...in this process? I plan to buy the gowesty oil pressure > relief plug with the built in port for a temp gauge. > Thanks > Rick...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:02:53 -0800
  ...But it's a relief to know this > is > > real. It looks like a really good deal to me (part of the reason I...
• Non-VW heater story...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Tue, 21 May 1996 14:26:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...We opened the windows and felt the wonderful relief of a cool 106 degree wind coursing over us. (We also ate 18 donuts in...
• Re: Oil Level Again
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 21:04:16 -0400
  ...A completely clogged filter would have the oil pump relieving itself against the pressure relief valve, about 65 psi, with no oil going to...
• Re: Frig question
  Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 17:21:50 -0400
  ...Generally a nice relief from the past few trips. There is one "but" in there. The frig stopped working on gas. It was working...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:23:20 -0800
  ...Big relief. Thanks, Dennis. > > Yours, > David
• Re: Fuel Shortage in the Soutland Spreading Fast
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 15:50:48 -0400
  ...We've had some relief, getting an EPA bye for "foreign" fuel (dirtier) delivered by tanker truck, but it still ain't pretty out...
• Help BusDepot Donate to Tsunami Victims
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 20:52:40 -0500
  ...natural disaster of modern times, and will certainly require the biggest relief effort the world has ever seen. Said one U.N. aid worker...
• Re: Changes to a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 09:15:25 -0400
  ...other cars that use them might have a Pressure Regulator or ReliefValve in their Systems ~ On 19 Jun , 2015, at 9:47 AM, Stuart...
• buzzing fuelpump solved!
  Historical mailing list - Tom VandenBerg
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 23:03:02 EST
  ...The buzzing immediately stopped...a feeling of great relief to say the least. Something for those of you in Northern Climes to think about...
• Overheating Sort of?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 22:36:52 EDT
  ...Everything seems to run fine or about the same, a relief, but not completely out of the dark as the motor is running much...
• gas smell in oil
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 00:48:54 -0400
  ...there was oil leaking from what appears to be the oil relief valve but can't be too sure since it is all over...
• Propane valve question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 31 May 2006 15:36:01 -0800
  ...It appears to be leaking from the front(forward) side of the valve assembly above the 90 degree fitting for the 80% bleed relief...
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:30:43 -0700
  the upper oil pressure when cold is controlled by the oil pressure relief valve, in the engine block, near the oil pump ( on a...
• Re: 86 Westy Syncro oli woes part II....
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 11:47:46 PDT
  ...I've checked > the relief valve , though when I took it out it seemed to of been in the I was concerned about oil...
• Re: capacity of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:37:19 -0700
  ...Any RV store should have a replacement valve (just make sure the pressure relief valve setting is correct). Just tell them it's for...
• Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Tue, 6 Oct 2015 10:45:52 -0400
  ...Anyway, I see the new tanks offered by GW, BD, Van Cafe all have the additional relief valve that the OEM tanks don't...
• Re: 87 GL rebuild update!
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 22:27:16 -0700
  ...I actually do have tremendous pressure in my engine...what's causing >it? Check the oil pressure relief valve *carefully* - if either the piston...
• Re: Van following my mouse pointer!
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 21:28:45 +0000
  ...Malcolm >> >> >> >> >>______________________________________________________ >>Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. >>http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/ _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? Check out...
• 2009 Mudfest Campout: May 22-May 25 (Oregon)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 19 May 2009 10:50:55 -0700
  ...It actually was originally named "Tax Relief Campout". New this year: I'll foot the bill for the porta-potty, so no donations requested...
• Re: sticking lifter cure?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 10:26:09 -0400
  ...If the oil filter is not the right one, the pressure > relief valve spring pressure in the filter is not sufficiently strong to > hold...
• Re: Testing pressure cap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:58:57 -0700
  ...Thanks Alastair and Larry~ The Bentley tester will tell you if the pressure relief valve is working but not if the vacuum valve, which...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:53:53 -0500
  ...Crimp or solder, relief is necessary, as both create a natural flexure point where the wire can fatigue. Electrical tape should be enough, unless...
• Re: BusBoys~catalogs and more...(less?)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 16:31:56 -0700
  ...the factory parts have a better stress relief or something, the OEMs did the potato chip thing. -Ed Mellinger meed@mbari.org
• Re: Mosquito Net/No See 'Ems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 14:27:18 -0400
  ...Amonia, applied with a swab, >brings some relief. >Known in Mexico as jejenes. David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84...
• Re: Parts needed for "Auto Stop" Propane Fill Valve
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 20:35:46 -0400
  ...He discovered that the pressure relief valve was jammed, and the tank had been majorly overfilled by someone along the way who didn't...
• Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 13:44:33 EDT
  ...Any tiny relief valve just went kaplooey on the top of it. Fortunately I had another drier and put it in. <<SNIP>>More to...
• Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:34:25 -0800
  ...oil pressure relief valve, heavy duty case of drawn steel, cellulose, synthetic, and glass blend media, and anti-drain back valve. Check out the...
• Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure Here is the link for that "New Engine"
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 21:18:45 -0500
  ...2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure >> >> this oil pressure relief kit may solve the problem >> >> https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A...
• Re: pressure testing cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 23:57:40 -0400
  ...If you wanted to monitor the pressure drop, then you would have to disable the pressure relief spring somehow. Maybe get a junkyard cap...
• Re: My Vanagon's Inspection Report
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 16:53:37 -0400
  ...This tech service >bulletin listed my symptoms, then recommened a wiring harness, >which has been the recommendation of several list members who found relief...
• Of Crotchety Knees and Autotranny Conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:30:43 -0600
  ...and I'm looking at going to an automatic to get relief. I really like my 88 GL, it really serves me well, performs...