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A couple of questions as I seem to move towards a strip down.
Historical mailing list - Mick's freeserve
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 19:45:46 -0000
It's Mick, Does anyone know for sure what value/colour oil pressure sensors I should have fitted in my 91 WBX 2.1...
Re: Syncro tire dia. ad nauseam(F)
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 16 Apr 1999 20:55:37 -0400
> > Or lets fit electronic speed sensors on all four wheels and adjust the > air pressures so that the speeds match. I'm sure that...
Re: oil coming out of sensor
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:49:46 +0000
...we all should. Luckily, I had ordered both of these oil pressure sensors as preventative maintenance/spare parts last season to avoid the rush...
Re: Cheap TPMS ( tire pressure monitor) quick review
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:03:58 -0800
...wheel, I wonder how long before other sensors could be added wirelessly to a vehicle? > > Oil pressure and temperature? Water temperature? Transmission? > > Maybe this...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:39:58 -0600
...very strange, we are stumped. >>>>> >>>>> What we have already tried: >>>>> Grounds are clean >>>>> Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in...
Re: oil idiot light wierdness
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 Sep 1996 18:56:11 -0500
...oil idiot light wierdness >Message-ID: <19960922.234101.7775.3.kdlewis@juno.com> > >Matthew; > My 86 has two oil pressure sensors. Did you get...
Re: Blinking oil pressure light
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 7 Dec 2020 22:20:13 -0500
Dan, On page 97.126 of the Bentley Manual, the circuitry for both sensors is shown. With no pressure the low pressure sensor is...
Re: oil idiot light wierdness
Historical mailing list
Sun, 22 Sep 1996 23:40:57 PST
Matthew; My 86 has two oil pressure sensors. Did you get a flashing LED w/ buzzer? If it was just a flashing light look...
Re: Unexpected likes from recent upgrades
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:50:23 -0400
...likes the sensors and I like getting the quick and easy feedback. > > I’m surprised that the tires are holding pressure so consistently. It...
Crazy intermittant rich running finally solved!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 07:59:44 -0500
...If you have been testing your sensors and they are all reading good, check your fuel pressure before banging you head against the wall...
87 rebuild update
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 15:40:08 -0500
...Got the two new oil pressure sensors on last week. Got the new fuel lines on the other night. Out for a test drive...
Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
Historical mailing list - Robb Lightfoot
Sun, 14 May 1995 23:37:13 -0700 (PDT)
...For now, I have to keep a close > watch on the pressure and temp and back off when it starts to run hot, but...
Re: Blinking Oil Light UPDATE All Fixed
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:57:56 -0700
...So we replaced both oil pressure sensors (and changed oil and filter, it was due anyway) and problem is gone. Long test drive and...
Re: why 2 oil switches (was: how engine oil degrades) oils)
Historical mailing list - James Cohen
Thu, 2 Jan 1997 19:53:05 -0800
...high pressure situation it is likely there is so other major problem causing it. James > >As to why there are two sensors, I guess...
Re: How do anti-ping additives work?
Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
Thu, 20 May 1999 20:29:38 EDT
...tremendous pressure. This puts tremendous strain on the engine, and builds very high heat. Pinging is a quick engine killer. Antiknock sensors retard the...
Re: 87 wolfsburg runs then dies
Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:17:52 EST
...the fuel pressure is right where it is supposed to be, according to the gauge. The temp. sensors are new. i will have my...
Re: the cat did it (solved)
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Tue, 5 May 1998 03:29:34 EDT
...what if the light and buzzer > > came on because of HIGH oil pressure?? there are TWO sensors. if the > > cat is plugged, then the...
FS: VDO gauges
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:32:57 -0700
I recently relocated my oil pressure and temp gauges, buying new gauges in the process. I now have the following items that I no...
Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Tue, 6 Nov 2018 11:57:04 -0800
...Oil pressure and oil > temperature possible? > > The current FW version supports the display of oil pressure and oil > temperature, provided appropriate sensors (oil temperature...
Oil Pressure Sensors
Historical mailing list - Mark Smith
Mon, 14 Aug 2000 16:08:47 EDT
The Bus Depot catalog lists three oil sending units for Vanagons. How do I determine which two of these are used for my 87...
Oil Pressure Sender Revisted
Historical mailing list - Lloyd Perkins
Wed, 26 Mar 1997 20:21:08 -0500
...Who would put an oversized sensor in a relatively young and clean motor? Vanagon oil pressure sensors are cheap, doesn't even a beetle...
Re: blinking coolant indicator light on 91 Vanagon auto
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Tue, 1 Sep 2009 12:16:23 -0400
I have a 91 GL and the only time I heard a buzzer is when the oil pressure buzzer went off. This was solved...
Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT/ALARM
Historical mailing list - John Cooper
Sat, 13 Jan 2001 16:06:51 EST
...I just replaced both the pressure sensors, and used my Bently manual to make sure I had the right ones. (in the right place...
Re: Arguments against using VDO oil gauges only?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 20 Jul 2003 16:58:07 -0400
On Sun, 20 Jul 2003, Matt Sutton wrote: > Hi folks, > Does anyone have an argument against disconnecting the "dynamic oil > pressure sensor" with all...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:48:44 -0600
...very strange, we are >>>>> stumped. >>>>> >>>>> What we have already tried: >>>>> Grounds are clean >>>>> Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in...
help me stop the oil light from blinking!
Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 23:37:06 EST
...The bentley speaks of two oil pressure sensors and I can only find one. There is no problem with the oil pressure itself, I...
For Sale> Carb kit for replacing FI
Historical mailing list - William F Northrop
Tue, 9 May 1995 10:00:20 -0400 (EDT)
...and a new lower pressure fuel pump. Just as I was taking the mass of twisted tubes, wires and sensors out of my van...
What Octane Fuel is best? [was RE: How do anti-ping additives work?]
Historical mailing list - Leif
Fri, 21 May 1999 08:18:42 -1000
...tremendous pressure. This puts tremendous > strain on the > engine, and builds very high heat. Pinging is a quick engine killer. > Antiknock sensors retard the...
Re: Oil pressure low around corners in 89 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - ron
Mon, 19 Jun 2000 14:06:18 +1000
...Oil pressure low around corners in 89 Vanagon My oil pressure light, and sometimes buzzer, are coming on when I go around a big...
Re: Timing
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Wed, 19 May 2004 06:17:13 -0400
Michael, Did you test the sensors and hall unit when they were hot i.e. at failure time? I have seen TEMPII sensors that...
Re: more oil temp
Historical mailing list
Sun, 23 Jun 1996 00:12:49 -0400
...VDO does make sensors that actualy repalce the pressure relief plugs. I use these myself. They are in the full line catalouge. Dennis.
Still won't start when warm
Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
Fri, 18 Feb 2000 15:12:15 -0600
...swap 'till you drop) I've replaced the fuel pressure regulator, all the temp sensors, O2 sensor, cleaned and reseated all connections. Now my...
Re: oil warning system q's and a part request
Historical mailing list - ray berthiaume
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:09:58 -0800
...I replaced the two oil sensors on it and the light still stayed on. Next I hooked up a mechanical oil pressure gauge to...
Re: oil pressure/temp sensor location
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Jul 1996 13:02:09 -0500
...The pressure sensor that I bought is quite large. It doesn't seem > like it will fit in the small space between the push...
Re: Stranded in Orlando Florida
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 20:00:36 -0400
...Fuel pressure regulater. Remove a Breather tower hose and spray starting fluid inside. If it runs, it is a fuel problem.If not, electrical...
Re: re: most excellent cleaner
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 Nov 1995 19:25:15 -0500
...Now we have sensors on top of more sensors, connectors of all description. The connectors are affected much by the wet if they have...
Re: OIL warning light up
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:13:53 -0400
...It illuminates the oil pressure lamp (but not the buzzer) if > > the pressure falls below 0.3 bar at any time. > > > > The other circuit...
82 Diesel oil pressure switch and thermal sensors
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Tue, 9 Jun 2009 12:15:33 -0500
...don't list the pressure spec only the colors which can be white, grey, blue or brown. The thermal sensors for the water temperature...
Re: Stopping the oil buzzer under the dash
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:21:15 -0400
...How do you know it doesn't have low oil pressure? Did you put the right oil pressure sensor into the right place? They...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:59:19 -0500
...Grounds are clean Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in this weekend) entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor...
Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 18:56:02 -0600
...I had flickering oil light during highway driving. (This was on a Quantum/Passat with the dual oil pressure sensors) Culprit was occasionally slipping...
Re: what causes low oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Thu, 8 Jan 2004 11:22:14 -0800
...pressure (or sensors)? What else happens at full throttle? Low vacuum in the intake? Can't see how that would affect oil pressure (or...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:25:09 -0600
...Two oil pressure sensors (one high, one low) are on their way from Bus Depot, along with 4 Mann or Mahle filters. I'm...
Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 May 2012 23:40:37 -0700
...our era vans use narrow range 02 sensors, I believe. more modern cars have wide-range 02 sensors. I don't think our 02...
Re: 87 rebuild update
Historical mailing list - Terry A. Buchanan
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 14:01:13 -0700
...anyone? Anthony Kimmons wrote: > OK...volks...update on the 87 rebuild: > Got the two new oil pressure sensors on last week. > Got the new...
Back from Florida
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:51:02 +0000
...Tire pressures were set in New York before leaving. Running true winter tires pressures were set at 42 psi front and 48 psi rear...
Re: Unexpected likes from recent upgrades
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:35:13 -0400
...likes the sensors and I like getting the quick and easy feedback. I’m surprised that the tires are holding pressure so consistently. It...
Need information on Bosch temperature sensors (More on 8 miles to the gallon)
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 23:23:56 -0400
...Does anyone know where I can find the specs for the following sensors? Bosch 191 Bosch 346 The 341 came with my engine. I...
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Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Wed, 2 Jun 2021 06:41:46 -0400
Sweet!!! The world needs to know how crappy those temp sensors are a guy on fb was trying to tell people it’s the...
Re: FS: VDO gauges
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 13 Oct 2017 19:29:11 -0700
...I now have the following items that I no longer need: > > VDO oil pressure 0-80psi > VDO oil temperature 120-300F > VDO voltmeter > VDO...
Re: Air conditioning compressor
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 9 Dec 2017 09:40:29 -0800
...in So Cal ($1500.00 - rebuilt compressor, receiver dryer, pressure switch and other various sensors) - I am new to the area so Miles @ NoNameGarage...
Re: A/C compressor not turning
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 May 1996 19:51:57 -0400
...the temp sensors should have allowed the >compressor to engage. Check out these possibilities: 1. There are also high & low pressure switches. If the...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 21:49:31 -0700
...The remote pressure sensors on manifold work fine, no need to worry about trapped air ( even if present that won't affect pressure reading...
Stopping the oil buzzer under the dash
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:11:08 -0500
...It doesn't have low oil pressure, but it exhibiting the 2200 rpm syndrome where after it hits that engine speed the buzzer stays...
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT/ALARM
Historical mailing list - John Cooper
Sat, 13 Jan 2001 02:00:43 EST
...I started getting an oil pressure alarm below 3100 rpm after the engine has warmed up. I replaced both oil pressure sensors, and just...
Can't find a 1.9 fuel injection problem?
Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
Thu, 19 Jun 1997 16:31:09 -0400
...Fuel pressure regulator is OK. Timing & advance is OK. cylinder pressure is relatively OK (125 psi on 1&3, 150 on 2&4). I...
Re: making a Tach?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:43:16 -0500
...With the silicon sensors available today you might even be able to have instantaneous cylinder pressure. All it takes is bucks and time. I...
Re: 82 Diesel oil pressure switch and thermal sensors
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:15:39 EDT
hey guys I am doing an inline conversion on an85 vannie. have the diesel stuff for this including the bellhousing.. I have a flat...
Re: oil light & buzzer
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sat, 12 Aug 2000 13:24:39 EDT
...have temperature >sensors >that are not compatible with my wiring system and that I should >replace both >temp sensors and the pressure relief valve...
Re: Need information on Bosch temperature sensors (More on 8 miles to the gallon)
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sat, 19 Apr 2003 04:35:06 +0000
...Need information on Bosch temperature sensors (More on 8 miles to > the gallon) >Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 23:23:56 -0400 > >First, let...