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Re: oil falls out of vanagon!
Historical mailing list - l p
Thu, 13 Sep 2001 20:38:54 -0700
...like maybe this is the place for the 0.9 bar pressure switch, but Bentley notes that this is for 1986 & later models only...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 18:53:11 -0500
...Before last winter, I used Castrol 20W50 year round, and the oil pressure readings were similar to now. I switched to the Mobil1 when...
Re: lifter problems
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Thu, 13 May 2004 11:29:49 -0700
...and many Porsche folks who have switched to it have found it created a multitude of engine oil leaks. In a turbo engine where...
Re: Airconditioning 1987 Westy
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 20:51:38 -0800
...The only noticable change is that the radiator fan runs on the second speed more often because the high pressure switch will trip the...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:30:10 -0500
...Before last winter, I used Castrol 20W50 year round, and the oil pressure readings were similar to now. I switched to the Mobil1 when...
Re: won't start-follow-up
Historical mailing list - BILL
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 16:59:25 -0700
...melted >7-belt-melted >8-oil pressure switch-toast >9-distributor and hall sender-toast >10-thermo time switch-connector melted >11-engine cover...
Re: A/C Conversion to R134a - Can I do it myself?
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Fri, 1 Jul 2011 18:09:28 -0500
...Then after that - I > might consider switching to an alternative refrigerant with a lower > operating head pressure. But that's for later. Now is...
Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:01:37 -0500
...A small "box" of electronics, wired in >>so as to detect any of the red LED's coming on (oil pressure, >>alternator, coolant temperature...
Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:19:26 -0500
...If switching to engine oil causes increased wear, the owner may not see the symptoms for 20K or more miles. By then he won...
Re: Dying Van
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 25 Jun 1998 15:55:37 -0500
...The senders all connect to a switch under the dash so I can display any of the three pressures on the same oil pressure...
Re: Oil change frequency?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 22 Jul 2003 08:28:05 -0500
...It is related to having the right viscosity oil and an oil filter which has the correct internal relief valve spring pressure. To reduce...
Re: [VB] Mystery oil&gas leak
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Sep 2000 00:49:22 EDT
...So my guess is the pushrod tubes, can't be around the oil pressure switch because I already fixed that. It seems to loose...
Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 15:51:25 -0700
...I can't say I know what the 'real' oil pressure it, not having had a guage on it ...but the OP switches are...
Re: weekend work
Historical mailing list - Ry
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:19:15 -0500
...I suspected that the van > running hot caused the oil pressure to be lower than it should be. One fix > I thought of to...
Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 10:47:54 -0800
...You can keep the 85 IC and just use the low pressure oil switch from the 2.1. wired like the 1.9. If...
Re: Tracking down a spare wire..
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:28:32 -0400
...Is the oil pressure warning light working? Dennis >From: Darrel Sifers <DarrelSifers@COMCAST.NET> >Reply-To: Darrel Sifers <DarrelSifers@COMCAST.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Dimensions for A/C hoses
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:41:55 +0200
...prefer the later style hoses, with the trinary pressure >>> switch instead the separate hi/low switches. >>> I like to check the A/C myself...
Re: Vanagon Ownership Misadventures
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:55:43 -1000
...I told him what happened and he immediately reached dowm and felt for the oil pressure switch wire, found it disconnected from the switch...
Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 6 Mar 2017 15:29:15 -0500
...switch, ignition, oil change, coolant system flushed and bled. We also fixed a missing link in the coolant system and replaced the coolant pressure...
Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:55:38 -0400
...Many on the list told I most likely need to replace the low pressure switch as the compressor clutch SHOULD NOT be kicking in...
Re: chronic flat lifter
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 15:56:30 -0500
...Because of the internal >construction, these filters maintain pressure in the oil galleries of >the engine long after the engine is shut down. Thsi...
Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 22:59:38 -0400
...that oil light to flicker at idle (1000RPM). I know that the electric VDO sender is semi accurate but still. Before switching to Mobil...
Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 28 May 2014 19:01:31 -0700
...Also, you may consider installing an oil pressure and temp senders/switches... Also, no mention of your fuel lines.... it goes with our saying...
Re: Oil Leaks
Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:39:47 -0700
...seals, the oil filter to bracket seal, the oil filter bracket to crankcase gasket, the oil pressure switch sending unit, the oil galley plugs...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:56:52 -0500
...Before last winter, I used Castrol 20W50 year round, and the oil pressure readings were similar to now. I switched to the Mobil1 when...
Help diagnose Cinco
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:06:56 -0700
...bit like coolant, burns about 1 liter / 200 miles) Has low oil pressure at idle, which is tolerable with 20/50 mobil 1. Within...
Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 6 Mar 2017 14:45:00 -0500
...switch, ignition, oil change, coolant system flushed and bled. We also > fixed a missing link in the coolant system and replaced the coolant > pressure...
Re: Lowering Cooling Sys pressure
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sun, 2 May 1999 18:36:42 -0700
The lower temp fan switch in conjunction with the lower thermostat results in lower operating pressures because the thermostat opens sooner (cooler) and the...
Re: Got skunked yesterday by 2.1L NoStart
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:30:14 -0600
Thanks much for the info DH,,, Oil change was next on My list of things to do next chance I get ~ > On 12 Sep...
Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 6 May 2009 16:16:11 -0400
...These engines have a �wet sump,� and as long as the oil pump > pick-up does not starve for oil, oil pressure in the...
Re: Oil change frequency?
Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:32:30 +0000
...It is > related to having the right viscosity oil and an oil filter which has > the correct internal relief valve spring pressure. > > To reduce...
Re: No fuel pressure options?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:43:51 -0500
...I've been keeping a fuel pressure gauge signal going to my VDO oil >> pressure gauge(toggle switch to change sources) and for several...
Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:14:33 -0700
...oil pressure, > oil temp, ATF temp (okay, not yet hooked up), engine/cabin battery volts > (they are on separate charging systems so being an...
Re: New Engine report
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 24 Apr 2004 06:10:29 EDT
...Are they comparable to the Mann or Mahle OEM filters? Might that contribute the oil pressure you are concerned about? These are good German...
AMP Part Numbers for 25 pin Digifant connector
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:43:13 -0700
...gauge connectors Y/R Coolant Temp BL/BK Oil Pressure 0.3 BAR Y Oil Pressure 1.8 BAR 11-OCT-1999 Fast Forward...
Re: Van wants to stall at start..but only sometimes
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Wed, 24 Aug 2016 11:05:03 -0700
...4, apparently it's a > common issue with Vanagons where the oil pressure drops and needs to be > built back up by driving and...
Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
Historical mailing list - John Schwartz
Thu, 29 May 2014 07:50:18 -0700
...Also, you may consider installing an oil pressure and temp senders/switches... Also, no mention of your fuel lines.... it goes with our saying...
Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 5 May 2009 18:27:00 -0400
...3) Use 20/50 non-synthetic oil (any brand). Do not switch to synthetic oil until oil consumption has stabilized. After 10,000 miles...
Re: Emissions Failure
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 29 Jun 1995 19:40:07 -0700 (PDT)
...if there is no coolant temp sensor there must be an oil temp sensor. there has to be a way to tell the computer...
Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 19:58:54 -0800
...Would that be > coolant mixed with oil?" > Not good, oil should be oil! If you think that there is coolant inside the > oils system...
Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:03:19 EDT
...The second row of two gauges are VDO oil pressure and VDO oil temperature. Over on the dash, I cut (whimper) two gauge holes...
Re: Trip Report
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:39:15 -0700
...at 4000 rpm - oil at around 230 Fahrenheit and > > oil pressure at 39 psi. Coolant temp showing below the light. > > > > Oil temp gauge typically...
Re: Got a new Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:38:48 -0600
...Switch Grease&Adj' Frnt WheelBear's Brakes? RadiusRod Bushings? Front Upper BallJoints? Wheel Alignment? WiperBlades Upgrades ~ ShudDo ~ or Know It's BeenDone Oil Pressure...
Re: Buzzer starts, different instrument, FIXED
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Mon, 23 May 2011 21:51:11 -0700
...the oil circuit board > won't know what the rpm is and won't look for the missing high pressure > switch. The oil light...
Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:09:44 -0400
...Lugging also > diminishes the oil pressure and it's flow rate. > > The amount of 'force' required to move the van, that remains equal > no...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 30 Dec 2015 07:18:23 -0600
...That high oil pressure was gonna blow out something, I'm just glad that it was a $6 oil filter. Otherwise, $75 for the...
Re: Oil pressure summary
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 21 Sep 2002 10:27:40 -0500
...My thinking was to use the factory > > pressure gauge and "T" off the under the pushrod switch location and run a > > custom made hose...
Re: 88 GL Newbie Needs Direction
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 21:21:05 -0600
...Dynamic oil warning system buzzers and lights, blow-out of the coolant level sensor, broken oil pressure switches, coolant woes, holes in pistons, tranny...
Re: Bostig engine coming... My 2.1L for sale in Philadelphia, PA
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 1 Jan 2012 14:40:35 -0700
...If gas holds out at a >> reasonable price >> and availability. >> if miles are high on a 2.1 wbxr engine .. >> run an oil pressure...
Heat/Hot Showers Cheap!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Dec 1995 14:03:24 -0400
...it into your bus! Oil cooler unit, vanagon rear heater unit, some tubing, and a small water tank with pressure relief valve should do...
Re: Found my Syncro project.
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sun, 7 Jun 2009 13:56:09 -0700
...Oil > light again. > > The oil pressure light is supposed to come on under low pressure conditions > over 2000 rpm. That is where it would...
This guy again (3000 mi trip yada yada)
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 19:05:58 -0800
...no mayo on my oil filler cap Could it likely be that my problem was only a lack of pressure due to the damaged...
Sale Update - 1991 VW Carat w/Subaru Conversion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:13:27 -0600
...New front door window seals New Headlight switch New front door and sliding door locks Factory leather steering wheel. Lighted, dash mounted oil pressure...
Re: 2.3L WBX build, install, test drive, and confounding questions... (pretty darn long)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 09:08:40 -0500
...Good compression, good oil pressure. Oil and filters are cheap compared to the overall price of the engine rebuild, and longevity sought, so i...
Off To Burning Man Trip Report #1
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 26 Aug 2004 08:05:03 EDT
...I wire Ina's hi pressure oil switch to ground to shut off the buzzing and light as Rich has no time or patience...
Re: I need help identifying a part...........
Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:10:17 -0700
...Basically I need to know where to get one of those so I can screw an > old pressure switch in to plug the hole...
Waterpump grinding, what does block look like??
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 12:10:27 -0800
...Would that be > coolant mixed with oil?" > Not good, oil should be oil! If you think that there is coolant inside the > oils system...
Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town!
Historical mailing list - Paul
Mon, 9 Apr 2012 18:23:50 -0700
...On a more > Vanagon related note I recently wrote, erroneously, about an oil pressure > switch issue. It was regarding a 1.9L and now...
Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 9 Apr 1999 07:57:47 -0500
----------------- Hi Don, The switch from r12 to r134a is a good idea especially if you have lost the r12. A friend of mine and...
Slight stumble on "resume throttle" (Digifant EFI van)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:07:49 -0800
...Oil temp and Oil pressure are the same as usual. Starts normally and idles well. Here's what the van is doing....When I...