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Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 22 May 2005 08:06:17 -0700
...t the oil pressure switch setpoint 0.9 Bar? The high pressure sensor is .9bar (13psi). At highway speed (4000rpm) a pressure of 20psi...
1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 14:17:50 -0500
...So I've ordered parts to install an oil pressure gauge. >> >> I realize there's a lower threshold (blue) .25 bar switch that VW...
Thrown H20 Pump Belt: Now Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 06:55:34 -0500
...I have eliminated the oil pressure 9bar switch as the source of the leak. This is a small leak, started at about 2-3...
Re: Oil pressure gage power tap?
Historical mailing list - jbange
Sun, 19 Sep 2004 09:30:24 -0700
>I am going to be installing my oil pressure gage this >week (maybe tomorrow?), and want to know if there is a >recommended point...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:58:56 -0700
...Still, maybe I should just change the oil and try a German filter. > > I could try replacing the two oil pressure switches. From what...
hourmeter circuit needed
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Jul 1996 09:36:44 -0500 (CDT)
...Does anyone have a circuit or diagram that would switch the hourmeter on based on the presence of oil pressure? Thanks, Dean & Opie
Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:34:59 -0700
...signal to the oil light which blinks when pressure is sensed low. The logic board ignores the high pressure switch unless rpms are above...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:12:21 -0500
...some other pressure problem or maybe the switch is > > out of > > > tolerance. But as the RPMS drop so will the oil pressure and near...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 20:39:42 -0600
...That brings my oil pressure up a >> little too. >> >> I've seen my oil pressure decline a few psi as my motor accumulates >> mileage...
Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Kit
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 10 Mar 2018 18:48:53 -0700
...Oil pressure is lost along the crankshaft, and drops with wear. > > > > What you want the gauge for is to monitor trends in oil pressure...
Re: Got the Drips :-(
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:13:23 -0700
bit tricky to follow you, and..........yes one of two oil pressure switches is in the oil cooler area. On the underside of the...
Re: Oil light problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sat, 22 Nov 2014 06:35:17 -0500
...see the oil pressure switch under there .. > and that is where you'll attach your flex line ..where the OP switch unscrews from. > > I...
Re: Oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:35:02 -0700
...Oil pressure I've got two oil pressure guage setups. One takes pressure from the pressure switch that monitors oil pressure at the cam...
ok 2.1 liter factory rebuilt waterboxers engines ...
Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
Wed, 5 May 2004 18:00:23 -0400
...Comes with new oil cooler.. manual trans flywheel... oil pressure switches and water pump... plus a thermostat and an oil filter... later, jesse 89...
Re: installing oil pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 Sep 2000 23:06:34 -0700
The sender location on the left side of the engine is actually the correct location for the oil pressure gauge. This location will check...
Re: Was-Still got the Drips-Now Oil pressure switch?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:47:38 -0500
...Was-Still got the Drips-Now Oil pressure switch? > > Thanks for the clarification. When I looked at the Bentley at the > mechanic > shop, it...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:52:20 -0400
...When I pulled the high pressure switch, I also removed the bushing > to the block. I cleaned both and reinstalled bushing(old w/copper...
Re: rewiring '87 foil for an '85 single oil pressure system?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 26 Jan 2016 18:37:32 -0800
...Or resistor "out" so the foil uses the dynamic oil circuit board found in 86-91 vans with 2 oil switches. Here is a...
88 Westy Oil Light On Intermittently
Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
Fri, 12 Feb 1999 09:17:50 +0000
...Is it likely there is really a problem with the oil pressure or is it more common there is a problem with a switch...
Re: making a Tach
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Mon, 31 Jan 2000 06:56:34 -0600
...I use an electric oil pressure gauge attached to a switch. The switch has pressure sensors inputs for oil, fuel, and coolant pressure. And...
Re: oil pressure light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 3 Apr 2010 09:07:49 -0400
...The higher pressure sensor, located near the oil pump is a failsafe design. The switch closes when oil pressure is sufficient. A bad connection...
Re: OIL warning light up
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:44:01 EDT
...I guess, it must be > the switch or something like that. The wires look good. ONE more time !!! Dynamic oil pressure system. Sensor for...
Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Kit
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 10 Mar 2018 19:14:22 -0800
...recommends 20W-50 oil over a wide range of temperatures. I have finally switched to 15W-50 Mobil 1, and pressure at high temperatures...
Re: Was-Still got the Drips-Now Oil pressure switch?
Historical mailing list - Ryan
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:20:09 -0400
...Was-Still got the Drips-Now Oil pressure switch? > Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> writes: > >> $150.00 for mechanic to do it. Good price...
Re: Oil Pressure Lamp?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 May 2012 13:55:12 -0400
...Today I start the van, the oil pressure lamp does not go out, the tencentlife oil pressure gauge reads 60psi (very cold morning). My...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Sep 2017 04:46:24 +0000
...the two pressure switches plus added a > pressure gauge sender. Pics etc here > > https://shufti.blog/2012/07/05/vanagon-oil-pressure-sender-relocation...
Re: 2.1L Oil pressure switch R&R
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 23 Dec 2002 18:45:12 EST
...S <mrvolkswagen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >> I shall attempt to replace the oil pressure sender, the one located near the >> lower engine pulley, on an...
Re: Continuing saga of Oil Pressure light...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 8 Jul 2005 16:40:22 -0700
...my oil pressure light and alarm started going off > on my > 87 Westy. Took to mechanic and he changed out the switch (high and...
Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:54:11 -0500
...oil pressure gauge. >>> >>> I realize there's a lower threshold (blue) .25 bar switch that VW >>> recommends to replace the existing .3 bar switch...
Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:55:17 -0600
...switching back to castrol 20 50 which i used or years without this much loss of pressure at temperature. Cold engine oil pressure is...
Low Oil Pressure
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
Mon, 7 Oct 2002 23:41:29 -0700
...I've replaced the oil pressure switch and the wiring that connects it to the wiring harness. I've cleaned out my oil pressure...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:59:26 -0700
OK, a report to those who directly replied to me regarding the oil pressure switch R&R. All of your replies were informative and...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:36:29 -0400
...The "high side" oil pressure >switch located just below the crank pulley and next to the oil filter >mount >has developed a crack in...
Re: Random Oil Buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 2 Apr 2004 17:41:00 -0500
...The switch closes and completes the ground circuit when the oil pressure is sufficient. A poor or open connection will sound the buzzer so...
Re: Anyone know thread size of coolant bleeder bolt on radiator?
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 03:05:29 -0700
...m designing a pressure based warning system based > on Darrell's idea, using > an oil pressure 0.3Bar switch. My switch will be > connected...
Re: Overheat thought
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 17:07:17 EST
...It could plug into the oil warning switch to activate the oil pressure alarm. It can be found in many of the parts ads...
Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 21:26:07 -0500
...So I've ordered parts to install an oil pressure gauge. >>> >>> I realize there's a lower threshold (blue) .25 bar switch that VW...
Re: oil light question
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 11:50:32 -0800
...of engines with low oil pressure and generally the oil light will start flickering at idle when the oil gets hot and thin.� I...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Mon, 7 May 2007 10:52:24 -0700
...to the 0.9bar switch. >> Thanks >> Thomas >> > > Thomas: > > So it is unrelated to overheating. Have you checked your oil pressure relieve valve? > If the...
Re: Oil pressure gremlin
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 10:57:09 -0500
...As soon as the street parking >restrictions are lifted around here, I plan on replacing both oil pressure >switches. Just wondered if anyone has...
Re: Oil pressure LED
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Mon, 29 Oct 2001 13:57:23 -0600
There is control circuitry that manages the oil pressure LED. I know, because mine is on the fritz, too. I checked to ensure that...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 21:49:31 -0700
...the two pressure switches plus added a pressure gauge sender. Pics etc here >> >> https://shufti.blog/2012/07/05/vanagon-oil-pressure-sender-relocation...
Re: Still doesn't add up, was: Re: [Syncro] Oil pressure mystery, resolved???
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Tue, 1 Oct 2002 11:10:29 -0600
on a lot of vw watercooled engines there are two oil pressure switches. one up on the head and one at the filter/oil...
Re: Engine swap: stopped by oil filter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 27 May 2014 21:30:57 -0400
...The 2.1L has two oil pressure switches. At the rear there is a .9 bar switch that is normally open and closes or...
2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 6 Dec 2015 16:03:55 -0600
...Deep well socket to long, wom't fit in the space availabe; standard socket to short , the blade/male connector of the switch is...
Re: Well, I made it...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 14 Jul 2001 09:55:11 -0500
...A broken belt on the water pump struck the connector of the wire to the pressure switch, knocking it off to switch. The oil...
Re: Resolved: Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
Historical mailing list - Roland
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:31:08 -0800
...The oil buzzer is operated by > >>> the high (.8 > >>> bar/11.3 psi) switch. This switch closes when oil pressure is > sufficient. > >>> If the...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 14:04:50 -0600
...That brings my oil pressure up a little >> too. >> >> I've seen my oil pressure decline a few psi as my motor accumulates >> mileage...
Re: Solved; OIL warning light up
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:37:23 -0700
I agree that the dynamic oil warning system adds little over the older single switch system but a gauge doesn't add much either...
Re: Eric Caron is on the road!
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 08:25:48 -0700
No, the float switch started at the beginning of 85 model when the pressure switch sensing was removed. The 85 wiring diagram page 97...
Re: Switching to synthetic oil?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:30:31 -0500
...when making the switch? The van > doesn't currently leak any oil and I haven't had any oil pressure troubles, > I would just...
Re: Oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:44:24 -0700
...Oil pressure > > I've got two oil pressure guage setups. One takes pressure from the > pressure switch that monitors oil pressure at the cam...
Oil Press. Sender location(T4)
Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
Sun, 21 Apr 1996 12:33:33 +0000
...The threads on the sender are the same as the threads on the stock oil pressure switch. The problem is that the sender is...
Re: Oil Pressure Light
Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 18:07:13 -0500
...Is this a sign of low oil pressure when the engine is > cold?? I recently changed the oil and filter 20w-50 and VW...
Re: dead oil pressure light
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:11:34 -0700
...the poster that referred to the Dynamic Oil Pressure circuit.. that's for 86 to 91 vanagons, not single oil pressure switch 83 to...
Re: Vanagon oil pressure switches,or the lack thereof!!
Historical mailing list - John
Fri, 8 Oct 1999 15:08:24 -0400
Philip Menchions wrote: > > The wire to the oil pressure sender near the water pump comes with > special "L"-shaped connector to keep the wire...
Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:11:39 -0700
...the oil pressure switches was in poor condition, cleaned it up some, but really want to replace. Tonight when driving the pressure light and...
Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important ?
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Fri, 8 Jan 1999 09:12:00 -0800
...hazard & rear defrost switches? The gauge could have two "needles", one for oil temp and the other for oil pressure? Matthew 84 wolfsy 67...
Re: what causes low oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sat, 10 Jan 2004 02:41:29 -0500
...higher than 10w-40 so the pressure will stay higher. > >If you change the high oil pressure switch next to the water pump to...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Mar 2014 23:14:21 -0500
...pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters I know of engines that suffered a rapid oil loss that resulted in the single switch...