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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
...thin oil give the engine more oil pressure or doesn't it matter?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I thought thicker oil say 20...
Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please read
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 2 Mar 2005 18:46:13 +1300
>i agree that a penetrating oil is great stuff.. does a great job at keeping >rust away before it starts....but here in america...
Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc. Now have voltage data on wire from oil pressure switch to instrument panel
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 28 May 2017 11:18:52 -0400
...on 11.83 volts > But no blinking OIL light? Abnormal. > > Engine turned on 0.01 volts oil pressure light flashing > Given the prior condition...
Re: Oil pressure gauges and engine life
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 9 May 2012 23:19:40 -0400
Yes they do have an engine oil dipstick. The dipstick tube is also designed to be used with suction equipment to change the oil...
Re: Oil cooler coolant Leak ?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:24:50 -0500
Hey Ben - You are the expert so I won't dispute your never seeing a bad oil cooler - however I can tell you from...
Re: oil change interval for non-wbx setups
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 26 Oct 2013 02:23:21 -0400
Even with frequent oil changes an oil analysis can be beneficial. For the water boxer one thing I learned is that you should address...
Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 23 Dec 2002 12:30:03 -0600
but could the change in oil from 20w50 to 10w30 account for this drop in pressure and higher temperatures? ---------------- YES Most people that run...
Re: Oil recommendations simplified
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:00:52 -0700
...I pulled the filter out of both cars, > installed pleated paper filters, changed the oil and subsequent oil analysis > showed that silica readings dropped...
Re: Major oil leak after head gaskets replaced. (90 syncro westy)
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Sun, 9 Apr 2000 22:41:49 -0600
...Checked the > oil dipstick- on the low side of normal. > At one point, I added a quart of > oil, only to see at least...
Re: cheap gauges from JC Whitney
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 08:44:47 +0200
...low oil pressure ! The original oil pressure sender is almost always of good quality and accurate so if you�re installing an oilpressuregauge use...
Re: oils and gasoline Oil Viscosity at temparature.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 30 May 2013 07:23:56 -0700
I concur on the oil temperature gauge being most informative. The coolant gauge tells you about the coolant but the oil temp is a...
Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:23:26 -0600
Yes, it's unlikely that you suddenly have an oil pressure problem you never had before. Jim On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 5...
Re: Oil cooler, D-pillar, Syncro - question
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:17:51 +0000
When I had an I4 TIICO in my van I had a SETRAB oil cooler (w/fan) mounted in the base of the right...
Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Aug 2010 09:33:14 -0400
...The Waterboxer is extremely sensitive to oil level, especially for extended high speed operation. I find that things work best mid-way on the...
Re: AC servicing woes
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 5 Aug 2016 09:30:29 -0500
...I didn't add any more oil. It is entirely possible the wrong oil was put in when it was serviced. It bears flushing...
Re: [DIESEL] RE: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 3 Jul 2001 14:46:49 -0400
...12) I drained the oil and pulled the pan again, retrieved socket. 13) I reinstalled the oil pan and exhaust system, refilled with oil...
Re: Zetec Using oil
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:27:48 -0500
...Especially when using the lower viscosity oil this engine is designed for. If using regular oil you probably should be changing it near 3...
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
...Eastern Daylight Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > Oil pressure is due to the crank and cam bearing clearances. Oil > pumps produce volume not...
Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:51:36 -0600
...http://www.valvoline.com/faqs/motor-oil/racing-oil/ 2. What is motor oil with zinc? The anti-wear additive simply referred to as...
Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:36:21 -0400
0w-30 and 0w-40 are going to give noticeably different oil pressure results when warm so to warn against all mobil1 products based...
Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic) Oops
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:58:16 -0500
...Motor Oil (Synthetic) >> >> What motor oils you you all use out there? A friend of mine keeps >> pushing synthetic oil. He's a Ford...
Re: Gremlins
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 27 Mar 2016 11:52:41 -0500
...Significant oil dripping on the ground, pulley end of engine wet with oil, bottom wet with oil, and needless to say, rear of the...
Re: A tiny overfill of oil -- enough to worry about?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 12 May 2014 08:26:37 -0700
On 05/11/2014 07:06 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: "If the oil cooler can really do the job then it should not be...
Re: fluctuating oil press! advice please..
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 19 Apr 2001 07:26:02 -0400
...Try running the oil level slightly under filled, (between the lines) and keep the speed down to avoid overheating the oil. Having the oil...
Re: Oil mist/ leak on rear hatch and back of motor
Historical mailing list - Tim king
Sun, 6 Feb 2000 18:49:35 -0800
...Air temp about 48 degrees, Mann filter and fresh oil about 1500 miles ago). I got home and the van smelled "oil hot." It...
Re: Synthetic oil or DINO
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:58:14 -0700
...Synthetic oil or DINO > > If you live in the tropics, straight 50 is no problem. In cooler > weather, be prepared for blown oil filters...
Re: Febi Val Lifters!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Jun 2016 19:38:34 -0400
...You have an oil pressure problem. Either you are using the wrong oil, it is at the wrong oil level, (overfull is worse the...
Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:21:46 -0500
...Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX Changed the oil cooler seal, no leaks. Changed two pushrod tubes that were leaking. Put everything back...
Re: about to switch to amsoil,
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 28 Sep 2000 08:27:13 -0700
except in cold winters, most people recommend using 20 - 50 That will likely make our oil light go off. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bradley...
Re: Oil Dip stick level indicator
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 21:51:20 -0500
I think the trick is to drain the oil out of the crankcase in question. Then pour 3.75 quarts back into the engine...
Re: Oil Filler Tube vs Oil Bottle Neck
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 13 May 2005 23:43:29 -0700
...Oil Filler Tube vs Oil Bottle Neck > Has anyone noticed the change in the size of the neck on oil bottles. > Over a period...
oil
Historical mailing list
Mon, 4 Jul 1994 23:56:17 -0500 (CDT)
I'm surprised that throughout the oil and oil change discussion, no one has mentioned Castrol Syntec 5W-50 or other synthetic oils. That...
Re: Black Gold Sucker?
Historical mailing list - byard
Tue, 7 Mar 2000 10:29:33 -0800
...My manuals state, very plainly, that these engines use oil...that it's normal for them to use oil. Also to check the oil...
Re: Need engine work in Little Rock/Memphis
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 24 May 2003 13:37:59 -0700
...MMO, Engine flush, New Oil Filter, 15/50 Mobil 1, adjusted the valves. One rocker shaft lookslike it wasn't getting oiled. Stan On...
Engine Oil Pre-Luber
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Dec 1995 12:04:01 -0500
...This consists of a bottle attached to a valve attached to the oil system. When the motor is running and oil pressure is up...
Re: Leakin' oil
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Dec 1995 13:27:58 -0700
>I'd noticed before (and I checked then, believe me!) that the oil level >was dropping a lot faster than normal. I'd say...
Re: Oil Level Again
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sun, 24 Jun 2001 19:54:12 -0500
Karl, I think that the glitch in this theory is; Where is the oil pick-up? In the bottom or top of the engine...
Re: Oil Change - Haveline to Mobil 1
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 28 Dec 2002 11:08:08 -0600
...If you're going from regular multi vis oil, run a quart of Marvel Mystery oil for about 300 miles before you change to...
Re: red oil light?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 7 Mar 2003 15:23:43 -0600
Disconnect the coil wire, remove the spark plugs and crank the engine until your get oil pressure. If you don't get pressure then...
NOS VDO Oil temp dipstick sender for AC Vanagons FS
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:47:10 -0500
Since the list is talking about oil temperature this time of year, I thought I'd mention that I bought an NOS VDO oil...
Re: Oil change experience
Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
Sat, 6 Jul 2013 21:31:01 -0700
Not to promote a specific product - but I think this one is great for super easy oil changes. A MityVac oil sucker thingey . . . http...
Re: "oil spray controller"
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 19:01:07 -0800
The actual VW name for this part is "oil deflector". It is a rectangular plastic shield that mounts beneath the cylinder head cover to...
Oil Cooler
Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:24:29 -0300
...It seems to be relatively straight forward, remove the oil filter, remove the nut on the oil pipe, lower the exchanger and replace the...
Re: Hard to read oil level?
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Wed, 17 Aug 1994 13:54:10 -0700 (PDT)
> >I, too, have noticed that it is VERY difficult to read >the oil-stick exactly! All hints appreciated.... Don't keep your oil so...
Synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
Thu, 18 Aug 94 08:21:00 cdt
Just to add my $.02 to the discussion on the use of synthetic oils in air-cooled engines, I recall reading a tech note...
oil temp confusion
Historical mailing list
Fri, 7 Apr 1995 00:00:14 -0400
I just installed an oil temp gauge into my 71' transporter I have never used one before. In most of my reading everything has...
Re: oil buzzer/light (was vdo...)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Mar 1997 14:57:56 -0500 (EST)
...While the engine has two oil pressure switches, BOTH are to indicate when oil pressure is too LOW. There's a higher threshold on...
Re: flickering oil light at idle
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 09:18:27 -0500
The corruptor wrote: > Bal bla bla.............come on you noob........ (he he he he he he) > put some 20/50 oil, change the faulty...
Re: diagnosis of high oil temperature--is my engine dying?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:02:52 -0400
Ben, If I were you , I would add an oil temperature gauge. Until then I would do two things; keep the oil level just...
Tranny oil
Historical mailing list - Thomas Schuster
Thu, 27 Oct 1994 10:53:58 +0100 (MET)
What do you think about changing the transmission oil regularly? My manual says you never need to change the transmission oil of a vanagon...
oil cooler replacement pics
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 17 Jun 2005 16:05:43 -0700
If you have ever wondered what the inside of the stock oil-water heat exchanger/cooler/whatever looks like, wonder no more. I cut...
85gl 1.9l flickin oil light
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:23:32 -0800
my85 just started to flick the oil light, it likes to flicker off and on a bit.. bad sensor? oil level good,, clogged oil...
Recycling gear oil
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sat, 12 Apr 2003 20:31:52 -0400
Is it okay to mix gear oil with motor oil for recycling? -- David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si
Pela 6000 Oil Extractor?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:26:46 -0800
Does a Pela 6000 oil extractor work for doing oil changes on a Vanagon? I'm getting one for my NewBeetle...
Re: Oil cooler in 1980-1982 aircooled buses?
Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:32:06 -0700
...If you do add an external oil cooler you will need to put a > thermostat in the oil flow circuit so that you don...
Re: equals overcooling
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:37:05 -0600
> John Muir talked about oil temps in his book but that was before > synthetic oil. > As I recall it was something to do with...
Re: Oil pressure Light and alarm on decelleration after new oil change?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 5 Feb 2007 12:47:53 -0800
If it was my van, I'd change the oil right away, just so I knew what was in the crankcase. Your choice. On...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 18:39:26 -0500
...It is noticeably less noisy than when running Dino oil, oil consumption was reduced significantly by changing to the synthetic, and the famous Vanagon...
Re: Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 1 Jul 2020 19:32:24 -0700
Always have wanted the oil reasonably hot, but not scalding. Maybe as you guys say, warm, might be better. I use nitrile gloves, like...