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Re: Tencentlife Oil Cooler
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 8 Apr 2011 10:01:28 -0700
...On my inline VW motor, after I installed an oil temp and an oil pressure gauge, then experimented with the plumbing of the oil...
Re: Important - oil pressure query
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Wed, 3 Nov 1999 21:13:54 EST
...The system apparently monitors the low pressure sender below 2000 RPM and the high pressure sender above 2000 RPM. Without the high pressure sender...
Re: Blinking Oil Light UPDATE All Fixed
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:57:56 -0700
...My post two days ago about the flickering oil pressure light on my 2.1L WBX First, thanks to all who responded to my...
Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 10:00:05 -0700
John, I use to think the same but there is no high pressure switch but rather a high temperature switch. Dig a little deeper...
Syncro tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:53:24 -0800
hi all, I talk with a guy yesterday, about tire pressure on a permanent 4x4 vehicle, he drives a tintop syncro (no decoupler) and...
Re: Fuel Pressure rail valve on 82
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Sun, 12 Nov 2006 11:52:38 -0500
For my 82 Westy I purchased an inexpensive pressure gauge from a local machine shop and attached a 1 foot section of high pressure...
Re: Tire Pressure - what's on the sidewall or what's on the van?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:11:46 -0500
Recommended pressure for my '91 Campmobile (Westy to most of you) is 43 front, 53 rear, and that's what I run. Maximum for...
Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 5 Feb 2007 22:05:45 -0500
...If you have a VDO oil pressure gauge on board, you would be shock to see that oil pressure dosn't reach a standard...
Re: Air conditioning - 1988 GL 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Sun, 19 Jun 2016 13:21:03 -0400
...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Where is the high pressure service port on this rig? The low pressure > service port was obvious with a blue cap...
Re: Air cooled oil pressure question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Sep 2000 00:28:34 -0700
...Air cooled oil pressure question For those of you with an air cooled vanagon, if you have an oil pressure gauge, what is your...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:40:22 -0800
...However if you quoted the figures correctly, you have low >> vacuum (high manifold absolute pressure) at idle. According to >> Bentley p. 24.55, at...
Re: Oil pressure alarm problems problems--this is a good one for any one up for a challenge.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:04:33 +0000
...It is normally open and > closes when the oil pressure is above ~12.7 psi, completing the > circuit to ground. The Dynamic oil pressure...
Re: On The Road Again w/Oil Pressure Light Working
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:10:08 -0500
At 08:01 AM 2/8/2000 -0600, John Rodgers wrote: >The low pressure switch is normally closed, completing the circut to the >warning...
Transmission cooler
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Wed, 14 Aug 2002 09:41:50 -0400
...So when I add an oil cooler, the pump increases its outlet pressure to make up for the additional pressure drop incurred by additional...
Re: 1.9 oil light/preassure issue
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:28:33 -0800
yeah...............a discount FLAPS and maybe China Freight and Salvage..........a cheapo mechanical oil pressure gauge is as low as 10 bucks sometimes. ----- Original...
Re: What can go wrong.....
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 21 May 2017 12:52:10 -0400
...However it took me some headscratching to see how that would affect pressure buildup, as vapor pressure of coolant would be constant at a...
Re: 15" Wheels/Tire Pressures
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:10:00 -0500
...15" Wheels/Tire Pressures >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >What tire pressures are correct for 15" wheels? >I've been running 215/60/15...
Re: [WetWesties] 2.1 dynamic oil pressure system
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:54:21 -0700
...replacing the oil pressure switches is a common, semi-easy and logical thing to do. I seldom ever, ever find a bad oil pressure...
Re: Another Stupid Tire Thread..was Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report -
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Thu, 17 Mar 2005 05:30:21 +0000
...Tires can handle the rated load only at maximum inflation pressure, and LR 93 will carry a Westy, at full pressure. Drop the pressure...
Re: Important - oil pressure query
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 08:09:23 -0500
...The system apparently monitors the low > pressure sender below 2000 RPM and the high pressure sender above 2000 RPM. > Without the high pressure sender...
Re: Westy Fridge- Checking Propane Pressure Setting]
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 00:56:38 -0400
...Mine >was at 8 inches and I set it to 10.On the body of the Marshall pressure >regulator is a white plastic screw...
Re: Tire Pressure
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 14:30:48 -0700
...What > should I keep my tire > pressures at on a 1980 Westfalia with three people > plus gear? Its hard to give you exact numbers...
Re: Tire Pressure Question
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Thu, 1 Dec 2011 06:09:38 -0500
...The drivers > door sticker sez with > 185 R 14C the pressure should be 43 front and 53 rear. With > 205 70 R14 pressure should...
Re: Burps up coolant when parked warm.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:17:19 -0400
At 05:45 PM 7/5/2009, John Rodgers wrote: >What IS the correct pressure for the cooling system at operating >temperature? I seem...
Re: REPOST after List hiccup (AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?)
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:02:05 -0700
...On 7/24/06, Raceingcajun <raceingcajun47@bellsouth.net> wrote: > > Check A/C line pressures???? High pressure truck tire gauge!!!! > > The number to call "BR...
Oil Pressure = 0
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Tue, 19 Dec 2006 08:14:46 -0600
Greetings All, My daughter announced that the oil pressure light (86 Vanagon - AKA: The Mystery Machine) was on this morning and would not go...
Tire pressures
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Jul 1995 17:15:34 -0600 (MDT)
...On my '86 Westy the tire pressure inflation is recommended at 49/39 R/F At those pressures, the ride is rock-wagon like...
Re: fuel pressure on return to tank
Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:31:07 -0500
...On Dec 18, 2007, at 8:57 PM, azsun99 wrote: > Is the fuel pressure on the return to tank side of the pressure > reg...
Fuel Pressure testing
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 9 Jun 2014 23:09:39 -0500
Would someone please advise me as to how to set up, build and use a fuel pressure test rig? Thanks, John
Brake hydraulic pressure
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:27:55 -0400
Does anyone have a feel for how much hydraulic pressure is in a Vanagon's brake lines during hard braking? Mike
Re: Tire Pressure Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 2 Dec 2011 02:31:57 -0500
...Tire Pressure Question Dennis, The rear tires are 195/70 R14 and are marked load range D with a max cold pressure of 65...
Re: The buzzer goes, oil sensor wires fixed ...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Jan 2015 09:23:07 -0500
...The low pressure is normally closed, opening with sufficient pressure. The higher pressure switch is normally open, closing and completing the circuit when pressure...
Re: more propane questions
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:38:25 -0400
At 04:34 PM 10/18/2002, Stan Wilder wrote: >All high pressure cylinders have a double seat valve. >In other words they must...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 May 2016 01:41:23 -0400
...I've had the oil pressure checked and it is fine. A friend of mine is having the identical problem. Is the high pressure...
Re: Re:Oil pressure was Tach was The Berg and springs
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Apr 1995 10:18:17 -0400
I have VDO electrical gauges for temperature and pressure. The last thing a VW needs is a long capillary tube running from the engine...
psig?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 12 Aug 2002 15:51:47 -0500
...This is what most people mean when speaking of the pressure in tires, fuel lines, cooling systems, etc. The other approach is "psia" meaning...
Re: Never a Dull Day (Coolant Burp)
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Tue, 6 Jun 2006 10:37:04 -0700
...and there's enough hydraulic pressure > from the radiator being a few inches above the level of that tank > to force coolant past a...
Re: fuel pressure question-Again!!
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Fri, 25 May 2001 06:10:36 -0400
Paul; My 86 hold fuel pressure for many hours. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab,60 356 http://Neksiwel.20m.com...
TiiCo, high oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Sean B.
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 16:31:20 -0800
Hey volks, I've got a VDO oil pressure gauge hooked to my TiiCo. It shows about 25-30# of pressure at idle. I...
oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
Wed, 22 May 2002 14:20:30 -0400
...pressure or doesn't it matter?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I thought thicker oil say 20/50 weight created more oil pressure, but...
interpreting Automatic transmission pressures
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 17:28:57 -0400
...Other than the reverse pressure being a little low, the main pressure seems to be high. Also, at idle, in park, the pressure when...
15" Wheels/Tire Pressures
Historical mailing list - George Becker
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 07:35:58 -0800
What tire pressures are correct for 15" wheels? I've been running 215/60/15's on my '87 Westy for a number of...
Re: Upstream Fuel Filter dissection results
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:12:55 -0700
...They go on the dyno and turn the adjuster on the Rising rate fuel pressure thingy and get up to 40 extra HP...at...
Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 23:26:35 -0800
Ben, This is brake proportioning valve even though VW calls it brake pressure regulator. You described its location correctly. The ordnary pressure regulator just...
Re: Warming Engine OIL
Historical mailing list
Fri, 19 Jul 1996 19:32:38 -0400
In a message dated 96-07-16 22:28:46 EDT, sw@smus.bc.ca writes: << Do you have an oil pressure gauge? The...
Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 12:24:12 -0400
...With a working pressure cap, the pressure >should never build up high enough to cause the repeated damage you describe. > It is logical that...
Re: of oil lights and pressure switches
Historical mailing list
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:19:17 EDT
The 85 Vanagon should only have one oil pressure switch (the one you already replaced). However this wiring system has a known problem, which...
Re: pressure gauge range for vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 22 Sep 2007 09:46:33 -0700
...I can't think of > > anything needing >100psi in this type of gauge, unless your oil pressure > > relief valve sticks... but a pegged 100psi...
Cheap pressure gauges
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:51:27 -0500
MSC Industrial Supply 800 645-7270 http://www.mscdirect.com/ has a special this month on pressure gauges. They are suitable for anything that...
Fuel Pressure Gauge...any with electronic senders???
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:30:57 -0800
...Is there such a thing as a fuel pressure gauge that has a non-mechanical (electronic?) sending unit? I'd like to mount a...
Re: oil pressure problems,still
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:08:58 -0400
...The oil pressure switch has metric threads. NPT pipe thread is a conical hole, which is how the seal is made. The metric hole...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Sep 2009 to 10 Sep 2009 - Special issue (#2009-765)
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:29:22 -0700
...ALL of the pressure in the system is created by the oil pump (well, ignoring thermal expansion and partial pressures). That's akin to...
Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:49:09 -0700
It is internal hydraulic pressure that turns on the switch, not pedal pressure. So whether that pressure comes from your foot or the booster...
Re: Tire pressure question
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 23:43:45 -0600
I feel this way about tire pressures. Different tires, and loads, require different volumes of air. The tires that came from the factory, let...
Re: Tire Pressure With Different Tire Types - A question for Dennis Haynes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Aug 2006 21:51:32 -0400
...Their maximum inflation pressure is 44 psi. What pressures would you suggest for these tires? Would you run different pressures when fully loaded and...
Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 04:37:44 +0000
I think that is why it is always described on the recommended tire pressure in every manual and booklet as "Cold" tire inflation pressure...
Re: no oil pressure, new engine, need help!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 14:36:53 -0600
...I'd highly recommend installing an oil pressure gauge and carefully monitoring your oil pressure on a new engine. You should have 5 bar...
Re: Oil pressure alarm problems problems--this is a good one for any one up for a challenge.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:02:05 +0000
...The high pressure switch is located near the oil or water pump. The low pressure switch is between the push rod tubes, (center cam...
Re: Suspension differences and ride quality-early VS late model vans
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 25 Oct 2003 23:02:10 -0400
Before you worry about the shocks, please check the tire pressure. All too frequently folks will inflate tires to the maximum tire pressure (rather...
Re: tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 21 Jan 2018 23:05:02 -0800
thanks Dennis.... it helps a lot ...a whole lot..... to understand what tire pressure related to weight at front and rear... dan