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• Re: Oil Level Lifters With Mann W 719/30 Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:00:49 -0500
  The oil filter will not hold pressure, all the check does is prevent the can and galleys from draining. You have a lifter that...
• Oil was: Turbo 5-cylinder diesel on its way...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 07:25:43 EDT
  ...After you shut the engine down for the day, water condenses and gets in the oil. Also combustion byproducts get in the oil too...
• Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:07:37 +0000
  You need to replace the o-ring between the oil cooler and the engine case. The oil may be a bit thick for the...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:34:48 -0500
  ...Oil analysis can be > used to determine if your oil is still "good" and over time you can > establish a reasonable, economic change interval...
• Re: checking oil on '90 vanagon gl
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 08:14:04 -0800
  ...checking oil on '90 vanagon gl >when i try to check the oil level, i pull the dip stick thing out, wipe it >off...
• diesel oil cooler???
  Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
  Thu, 07 Nov 1996 13:10:54 -0500
  ...Question....the 86 engine does not have an oil cooler ..my old 82 engine did... do i need the oil cooler on the 1986...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 17:54:56 -0500
  ...I now only replace somewhat over three quarts when I change the oil, knowing that some oil always remains. Then I top off as...
• Re: any guesses on oil light woes
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 13:18:25 -0500
  My understanding is that the oil warning system was introduced in response to the valve seal problems on the early inline 4 engines (early...
• Re: How to start a diesel engine after 5 years inactive
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 14 May 2001 08:46:16 -0700
  ...Make sure that > the bleeder is clean before putting oil in it, because they are usually > used for brake fluid or hydraulic fluid. > > I...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:30:32 -0500
  I used the top of an oil filter as the 2nd "nut" to double nut that thing. I happened to have an oil filter...
• How much oil to use in a Vanagon TDI application?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 18:06:33 -0400
  Dear List, So what is the consensus? Using the Vanagon Diesel oil pan, with a TDI motor slanted at 50 degrees, does it take...
• Oil drain plug question
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:27:24 -0700
  ...Do any (or all) of the 86-91 vanagons use an oil drain plug that has a plastic layer on the engine side of...
• Re: FW: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jan 2016 09:58:27 -0500
  For the Waterboxer I strongly suggest an oil temperature gauge to with the oil pressure gauge. Driving accordingly for cold oil can also help...
• Oil light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 19:05:42 -0900
  ...Imagine for a second buying a vehicle, changing the oil the next day, and then having the oil light and (obnoxious) buzzer go off...
• Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Thu, 02 Jan 1997 20:12:54 -0800
  One thing that respondants to the synthetic oil debate have not addressed is viscosity under different temperatures. While conventional engine and gear oils turn...
• Re: Oil & filters &
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:13:46 +0000
  I have had good luck with Mann, Mobil 1, Purolator Plus filters and Mobil 1 synthetic oil. Todd '88 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael...
• Re: Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 21:57:46 -0400
  ...Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what? Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what...
• Re: Oil cooler upgrade for WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 06:34:38 -0500
  What is overheating? The coolant or the oil. This will do nothing to lower the water temp and the effect on oil temp will...
• Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 18:25:28 EDT
  ...I'm still leaking oil. It seems to be coming from the rear [pulley end] oil seal. Questions: 1. Can the rear oil seal...
• Re: Help..oil light on 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 22:17:12 -0400
  ...I just had the oil and filter > changed a few weeks ago. The oil sensor wire doesn't appear to be pinched or > shorted...
• Re: question on oil cooler for 1990 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:46:45 -0700
  ...If I was going to add an oil cooler I would ensure that the adapter has an thermostat that opens only when the oil...
• Re: Castrol Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 14:19:52 EST
  I switched my '85 1.9L to Mobil 1 the first time I did an oil change. So far it hasn't used anything...
• Re: Castrol and BP
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 May 2010 10:59:42 -0400
  ...Both air and oil. Similar can be said for wear particles. The Mobil 1 brand oil filter is a superior performing oil filter and...
• Re: Kendall Oil
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:21:50 -0500
  ...In other words, to be SAE > > rated you have to be able to add Brand B oil to brand A oil will no ill...
• Re: A tiny overfill of oil -- enuff to worry about?
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Sun, 11 May 2014 21:25:16 -0400
  Can you feed some of that clear aquarium style hose down the dipstick tube and suck some oil out? That's the basis for...
• Synthetic oil and older type two motor seals
  Historical mailing list - CLARKE
  Mon, 31 Mar 1997 16:46:30 -0800 (PST)
  When a person uses synthetic motor oil in an older type 2 air cooled engine, ('78), will the motors engine seals be attacked or...
• Mars vs Venus: Changing the oil
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 21:14:42 -0700
  ...so I run the engine just a short time so that when >I top up the oil I'm reading "full" on the dipstick...
• Re: dash oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 22:39:33 -0400
  Make sure the low pressure oil switch closes when there is no oil pressure and that the wiring to it is good. If all...
• Re: did i kill it?? [temp-sensitive oil pressure light]
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 14:29:15 -0500
  Oil changed 1000 miles ago...Um, what weight oil, is my first question.
• Re: Engine Break-In Oil Weight
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 8 May 2007 22:15:28 -0400
  There's NO connection to the oil pump thru this 'hole'. I believe that your experience was PURELY coincidental. If the sump's oil...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Jul 2017 15:39:34 +0000
  The oil pressure relief valve begins to relive excess pressure somewhere around 45-55 psi. This is dependent upon spring length and tension. Weather...
• Re: Was Techron, now MMO
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:50:13 -0500
  ...The cause is the that the oil in the ring lands is exposed to high combustion driven temperatures and some of the oil is...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:31:27 -0600
  ...And they included synthetic oils in the study. The result was no measurable difference between oils, synthetic or Dino. > > "From memory", they also explained...
• Re: What do I need? If 2.1 something to watch out for
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:17:36 -0800
  ...It's oily when you pull the old filter, so no need to manual apply oil to the new oil filter rubber seal. So...
• Re: Oil pressure sensor confusion (Was: Before I buy an engine ...)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 23:02:37 -0400
  Try the .9 near the oil pump. That should take care of your problem. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Howard <howard@AUR.ALCATEL.COM...
• oil cooler question...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 15:53:36 -0500
  I developed a large oil leak on our '90 Vanagon yesterday. It appears to be coming from the oil cooler. I bought a new...
• Box Oil:Can you smell the difference?
  Historical mailing list - Andreas
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 10:30:43 +0100
  ...Is it possible to tell if the box oil is the corrosive kind just by smelling it. I noticed that the oil didnt smell...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 14:36:31 -0400
  I have a suggestion - use the right weight oil - 20W50. Matt New Cumberland, PA '81 Westy (current) '74 914 (current) '72 Type III Fastback...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 20:01:29 +1200
  There's nothing magic about any oil, Mobil 1 included. Synthetic olis may be less prone to polymers being sheared, but metal particles & other...
• Lil change items link requests
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:25:05 -0400
  ...As a follow up I wanted to see if folks here could help me find links to some needed oil change items. My 84...
• Re: Drip, drip drip from 2l1 oil cooler.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:42:05 -0500
  Hey Jim, Is it leaking oil or coolant? When I replaced my oil cooler, coolant came from the rubber lines and oil came from...
• Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:33:25 -0700
  I got my present oil catch tank from my FLAPS. Like my old one (for the 71 aircooled bus) it lays flat and has...
• Re: Trip Report & other data Oil temperature
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 10:04:56 -0700
  I notice there's a difference in oil temperature measured at the oil cooler (170°F) and at the oil filter (250°F) and...
• Re: Oil cooler: possible to use AC condenser?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 13:50:31 -0500
  ...possible to use AC condenser? > The best thing you can do with an oil cooler/heater is keep the > oil the same temp. as...
• Re: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 13:06:16 -0700
  I like his oil change intervals and your driving plan. Mike On 6/16/04 8:49 AM, "The corruptor" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> wrote...
• Re: Low oil pressure @ 300 miles
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 15:17:21 -0500
  ...I > installed a fresh oil pump with the rebuild. It doesn't leak any > oil. It > doesn't burn any oil. I've tweaked...
• Re: Fw: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 09:31:46 -0500
  ...I certainly agree with you there! Every Vanagon 2.1 engine I've seen with the oil warning buzzer coming on, HAD LOW OIL...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:03:35 -0800
  ...Tell me, if you were to install an oil pressure gauge on 2.1 waterboxer, like full time as a dash instrument, which oil...
• Re: � � �Oil Temps and TDi rp m
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:26 EST
  ...I monitor the oil temperature exiting the pump and entering the dual oil filter system. For diagnostics, I often monitor the oil leaving the...
• Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:23:50 -0700
  Are you running synthetic oil? My aba has always used a little oil when doing a lot of highway driving. Seller of that engine...
• Re: Castrol Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 12:10:59 -0800
  Any of the top-brand synthetics greatly reduce engine wear, partly because the molecules are smaller than those in regular motor oils. But this...
• Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 21:21:33 -0600
  I would drain the oil, install a Mahle or Mann oil filter, refill with a good brand of 20W50 or 15W50 Mobil One or...
• Re: oil idiot lamp lights&buzzes
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 21:47:50 -0700
  ...I start and the > same thing happens. > Oil level is ok, no oil in coolant, no coolant in oil, I cannot find any > clues...
• Re: 2.1 oil pump gasket question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:03:47 -0700
  traditionally on oppossed four vw engines........there is a super thin paper gasket to seal the cover to the oil pump. if you are...
• Oil cooler musings
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:45:18 -0800
  Not sure about the WBX motor, but most motors are set up with a 'oil bypass' valve that shunts the oil around the oil...
• Re: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:13:38 -0500
  It is important to note that these "racing oils" with all that extra phosphorus and zinc are not recommended for street applications. The first...
• Oil Cooler Marks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 21 Dec 2015 21:02:32 -0800
  ...I replaced the oil cooler gasket at time of swap. Over time, an oil leak developed at the oil cooler. I know that this...
• Strange oil leak @ starter mount?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:23:02 -0700
  ...The van developed a *very* slow oil leak about the time I put in Amsoil gear and engine oil two years ago. Prior to...
• Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mitchum
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:46:40 -0800
  ...Puking Oil from Oil Cooler > > Hi, > > > Today, the temp here on the seacoast of SE Massachusetts has been in > the teens, actually this am...
• Re: REPLACING OIL PUMP
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 14:36:43 -0700
  When you loose oil pressure 99% of the time it is main bearings and rod bearings to fault, so replacing the oil pump wont...