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• Re: 2.1l vacuum readings?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 22 May 2009 08:58:00 -0400
  A perfect vacuum is 0 psi. 14.7 psi is what we breath at sea level. Cars idle somewhere between 0 and 14.7psi...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:05:05 -0400
  ...On the water boxer 10 psi/1,000 rpm is ideal with the relief generally keeping things below 50 psi. 28 psi at 4...
• Re: power steering screeching noise
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Feb 2017 12:25:19 -0600
  Dan, The PS wil make some noise as you reach the limits of the steering range. But as PS STEERING FLUID drops the noise...
• Re: Hoop Humbug----
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 13:04:33 EST
  ...The 185 Commercial will handle about 1400 Lbs at 48 PSI. The 205 LR 97 will handle about 1600 lbs AT 50 PSI, and...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 09:47:58 -0400
  ...That translates to 36 psi stopped or with vac hose disconnected, about 29 psi idling with hose connected. If you're measuring manifold vacuum...
• Re: ATF vs PS Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:42:42 -0400
  Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> writes: > Looking at my PS this morning cuz it's a little low. Looked at Bentley and > says add...
• Re: 15" tire pressures?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:07:30 -0700
  205/65R15 Hakka CS on Mercedes C220 alloys. 40 psi F 50 psi R. '82 diesel Westy. Jim
• Re: Tire pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 1 Feb 2021 09:35:38 -0800
  ...this is > > what I have now > > > > *Syncro tintop with General Grabber LT 27x8.5R14 ---> Front 42 psi, Rear > 46 > > psi* > > > > *Syncro Doka16 with Cooper...
• Dead Tach on '88
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 07:00:28 +0000
  The tach just died on my '88 :( Last thing I did was change the PS oil. I noticed the alt. dash light glowing a...
• Re: Tire Rotation/pressure
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 10:51:36 -0600
  ...I currently have them at 10 psi over the door plate numbers with a 7 psi differential front to rear. OK? Too little or...
• Re: Rejected posting to vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:37:00 -0700
  ...he he > ho ho ho walla walla bing bang ha > psst psst psst psst > > On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 6:19 PM, Jim...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:51:22 -0500
  ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > The proper blue sensor is .25 (3.53 psi). I have the VDO 150 psi gauge with the...
• Re: Power steering rack install?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:38:00 -0700
  Is the goal to just have a PS rack installed.. ( like that's what you have around and your manual rack is worn out...
• Re: tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 07:50:56 MDT
  ...A week later in northwestern MO they checked at 36 psi rear and 34 psi front. Back in El Paso they check 38 psi...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:08:42 -0500
  ...On the water boxer 10 psi/1,000 rpm is ideal with the relief generally keeping things below 50 psi. 28 psi at 4...
• Re: Tire Pressure With Different Tire Types
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:48:57 -0700
  This should be interesting! :-) I'd run 44 psi front and 48 psi rear, cold. Seeya, Jake On 8/7/06, J S <jdshoes...
• Re: Burps up coolant when parked warm.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:17:19 -0400
  ...As >the 'Lil Boy sez "That ain't much!" Standard temperature and pressure >at sea live is 60 �F and 14.73 psi. If...
• NVC huge moths in tampa fl
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:03:56 -0400
  ...http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag137/psdooley/SAM_0608_zps8d829d52.jpg http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag137/psdooley/SAM_0607_zps84ada493.jpg http://i1302...
• Re: Victor Reinz full gasket kit concern (2.1 wbx)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 20:03:37 -0700
  ...idle 70 psi, max 90 psi. Hot pressures, > idle 20 psi, max 60 psi, a solid 30 psi at 2000 rpm. > > (engine is old...
• Re: Tire pressure question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 1 Feb 2021 09:42:26 -0700
  ...this is > what I have now > > *Syncro tintop with General Grabber LT 27x8.5R14 ---> Front 42 psi, Rear 46 > psi* > > *Syncro Doka16 with Cooper...
• Re: Go with the door sticker.....
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 21:26:31 -0800
  ...30/40 psi front/rear For 195/75r14 6PR LT tires: 39/48 psi front/rear So you ARE ok with 40 psi if...
• Re: Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 21:52:56 -0400
  When I finally replaced my PS pump, I really did/do enjoy having the PS back. I think there may be a safety issue...
• Re: PS leak
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 16:54:37 -0500
  ...There's really not a problem with that? My PS is fine, but I prefer manual steering. Would I damage something (pump?) such that...
• Re: Go with the door sticker.....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 14:47:51 -0500
  ...30/40 psi front/rear > For 195/75r14 6PR LT tires: 39/48 psi front/rear > > So you ARE ok with 40 psi if...
• Re: comments on Michelin Rainforce MX4
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 24 May 2001 03:23:08 -0000
  ...But there was an interesting note - "Pressure greater than 35 psi for P-Metric or 36 psi for Metric required for this application." When...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Too High?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 9 May 2001 19:07:40 -0400
  ...His gauge read 39 psi with the vacuum line connected and 45 psi with the vacuum line disconnected. When I got home and checked...
• Re: Unpowered PS rack impressions plus manual rack FS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:57:26 -0700
  ...Have you still got the larger non PS steering wheel on your 84, or the smaller PS one. ? how about this .. I'll trade...
• Re: TIPS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:47:00 -0700
  ...I have even contributed to it when I converted my 2wd Doka to powersteering (PS). Here's a quick overview. You need all the...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:21:47 -0400
  Mike, I never said I ran them at 60 psi. On 3/15/09, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > You don't run a...
• Re: Addco anti-sway bars: Best Price is PST G-Max (renamed Addco...)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 26 May 2004 12:30:13 -0400
  Not to defend Addco or PST, but you are suppose to use your old hardware and just insert the new bushing. TEMiller ----- Original Message...
• Re: Power steering rack install?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:26:20 -0700
  ...It's getting a Subie & I'm wondering if the PS rack bolts in or what... plus what else HAS to be done to...
• Re: Tires Again!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 12:06:16 -0600
  What makes you think that they're reinforced? 40 psi usually means non reinforced. Maybe they are but that is a curious max psi...
• Re: PS line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 17:29:19 -0800
  ...PS line replacement > The PS lines in my 91 GL are getting pretty corroded and I would like to > replace them. Do any of...
• Re: Rebuilt PS pump
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Thu, 27 May 1999 16:17:20 +0000
  ...I have replaced my PS pump also. I found some direction for bleeding the ps system in (I think) a Chilton manual. After the...
• Re: ES-12 Refrigerant - Caution
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 15:46:25 -0400
  ...5 psi and 0 psi (which is better than the DuPont R-134a's ignition temperature of 368�F at 5 psi and 1411...
• Re: What years power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Taeke
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 18:39:56 -0400
  My 86 wolfie westie never had PS. Big brown steering wheel. -----Original Message----- From: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 12...
• Re: PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 11:06:15 -0800
  ...What PSI rating should I ensure? Actually, I'd be more concerned with temperature ratings than pressure... the cooling system is relatively low pressure...
• Fuel Pressure a bit high -- OK???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 16:04:48 -0500
  ...The spec is 29 PSI at idle and 36 PSI with the vacuum line removed. My regulator is giving me 34 PSI at idle...
• Re: Correct Tire Pressure: BFG AT 215/70-16 on '87 2wd Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 16:57:08 -0700
  here's what I recommend.. ( for highway use anyway ) start with about 38 psi rear, 34 psi front. fine tune/adjust from there for...
• correct tire pressure for 195 14 8ply
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hinshaw
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 20:25:54 -0400
  ...Discount Tire said that 35 psi was correct and I disagreed with them. I then checked with my mechanic, and he said check the...
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:38:25 -0500
  A very common place for the PS to leak is at a PS steel line where it routs to the right of the egnine...
• Re: 0 psi comp on #1! ;-( questions for you guys!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:25:34 -0600
  ...suggestions? > >I'm assuming a burned valve or hole in piston to create >zero psi...the plug is fouled and has mettalic deposits on...
• Re: ATF mixed with Power St. fluid
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:36:22 -0700
  ...Both oils will do the job, but in the high pressure/high heat environment of the PS pump and servo, PS fluid will begin...
• Tire Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  07 Oct 94 21:42:09 EDT
  ...For the 185's VW recommends 39 psi front and 48 psi rear. The 205's will only hold 40 psi. What pressure should...
• repost: bay area camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 25 Apr 95 21:58:01 CDT
  ...mmolthen@pspo.csuchico.edu (mary molthen) Subject: '88 VW Westphalia Camper Van 4 sale For that weekend getaway or cruisin' the hiways... '88 VW...
• Re: power steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 23:03:14 -0300
  ...I read that the PS uses ATF and not PS fluid. Is this > really bad? Is my PS toasted now? THe PS seems to...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:13:25 -0400
  You don't run a 60 psi max tire at an actual 60 psi on a Vanagon; that's not "properly inflated". You should...
• Re: Kirkland Tires: Acid Test
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 14:56:33 -0400
  Kirklands rule! PSavage <psavage@saber.net> on 04/24/2001 01:38:18 PM Please respond to PSavage <psavage@saber.net> To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: inflate tires up to max pres?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 02:29:20 -0800
  ...Original Tire - Load rating "C" or 1,433lbs @ 48 psi MAX New Tire - Load rating "96" or 1,609 lbs @ 44 psi MAX Recommended...
• Re: I'm going to disconnect my oil pressure guage
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:12:44 -0700
  ...8 psi at idle, 24 psi cruising when installed at 130,000 miles. Over the next 10,000 miles pressure steadily dropped to 4...
• Re: compression data
  Historical mailing list - lumpy
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 08:30:13 +0000
  ...85-131 psi > > minimum ........... 73 psi > > max diff .......... 44 psi between any two cylinders > These figures do not seem to be supported by fact...
• Re: Wagon-R power steering
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Tue, 7 May 2002 20:45:36 +0900
  ...Friend of mine didn't mention PS unit details to me. He entrusted a specialist with the PS installation. He may not have grasped...
• Re: NVC huge moths in tampa fl
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:29:52 -0700
  ...http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag137/psdooley/SAM_0608_zps8d829d52.jpg http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag137/psdooley/SAM_0607_zps84ada493.jpg http://i1302...
• Re: Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 15:49:30 -0700
  ...8 psi at idle, 24 psi cruising when installed. Over the next 10,000 miles pressure steadily dropped to 4 psi idle, 12-15...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Too High?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 May 2001 17:31:22 -0400
  ...His gauge read 39 psi with >the vacuum line connected and 45 psi with the vacuum line disconnected. When >I got home and checked...
• Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 22:53:31 -0500
  ...the PSR had never been installed with hose clamps and were. of course hanging uselessly on the tie-rods. I have this situation (hanging...
• Re: tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 21 Jan 2018 19:42:39 -0500
  ...I go up a few PSI depending on load. Chris > Wiadomość napisana przez Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> w dniu 21.01.2018, o...
• Re: Still doesn't add up, was: Re: [Syncro] Oil pressure mystery, resolved???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 10:44:51 -0400
  ...The high pressure switch (near the oil pump) is .9 bar, or 13.1 >psi. This is all on page 17.7. If that...
• Re: power steering failure......HELP
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 18:00:25 -0800
  Hi Joe, opinions may somewhat vary- but in my case- my rebuilt rack blew out suddenly, badly- replaced suspect hose, refilled PS pump, drove...
• Re: Tire Pressure - Hankook RA08 185R14C
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:22:33 -0700
  ...My label on the van ('84 Westy) says 40 psi front/ 48 psi rear. > > I presently have them at 40 psi front/ 45 psi...