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• Winter prep
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Sep 94 22:06:40 EDT
  ...changed the oil from 20W50 to 10W30 synthetic, new filter, annular oil pressure relief valve and installed electric oil cooling fan switch set to...
• Re: Installing Golf/Jetta/Fox Speedo in a Syncro w/ Oil Pressure Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:28:40 -0700
  ...I have not figured out a way to add the dynamic oil pressure printed circuit yet. In the stock plastic Vanagon backing plate there...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:20:52 -0700
  ...with moisture and the oil > probably also needs to be serviced. The proper procedure would be to test > for pressure and have anything inside...
• Re: how to remove an instrument panel bulb
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:50:41 -0700
  ...lighting ( I like red light > in an o.p guage ) in oil pressure gauges to 'igntion on' voltage, so ithe > guage light �on any...
• Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 07:42:37 -0400
  ...plan was to take it to a AC > specialist, have them pressure test and diagnose any problems and order parts > from the Bus Depot...
• Re: instruments, interviews
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 10:04:40 -0600 (CST)
  ...2 (opposite corners) and either a selector switch or two gauges, >plus oil temp and pressure. Doesn't the head temp sender sandwich with...
• won't start-follow-up
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 16:53:39 -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...
• REPOST: Comprehensive Oil Article (Was: Re: Synthetic oils: better than, say, Castrol GTX?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Feb 93 06:40:32 GMT
  ...jhv] OIL PRESSURE: ============= Your oil presure may drop once you add it. This is ok since oil pressure measures how much oil IS NOT...
• Re: 1984 Speedos
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:53:37 +0000
  ...wire thinking' ...just swap out the speedo. > > for example......oil pressure warning light switch ......on the 83/84 it's > at T14/10 ( page...
• Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:15:05 EDT
  ...oil pressure > guage, > boost guage, VDO exh. temp gauge but it needs a new sender on the > engine. > > Two batteries, with battery disconnect switch...
• Re: D.I.Y. R-134 Kit AC Recharge advice
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 10:43:08 +1100
  ...oil, vaccum, then charge (and I may have missed some stuff as I writing quickly -- Like there is a rule on high pressure cut...
• Re: The maiden voyage
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 10:12:05 -0700 (PDT)
  ...possible. > > I also sent away for a VDO oil temp gauge and a oil pressure gauge from > Rocky Mountain parts. I had two choices...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...Hydraulic Oil (G 002 000). HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE - Pressure should be 1670-1750 psi (117-123 kg/cm�). TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Application Ft. Lbs. (N...
• Re: lifter problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 May 2004 12:46:43 -0500
  ...the oil galleries of the engine when the engine is turned off. Other brands do not. With the other filters, the pressure bleeds down...
• Re: 1.9L white smoke
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 23:15:39 -0600
  ...White smoke is oil. Black smoke is fuel. White smoke is telling you you have a ring gone bad, or a valve guide that...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 02:05:55 -0500
  ...Crap! I installed an oil pressure gauge and was very displeased with the pressure. Then I switched to 20w50 and a Mann filter. Great...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL: Oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:11:22 -0700
  I would add; sometimes the oil pressure switch is broken and leaks. And there are two of them. And of course, there are 16...
• Re: Off To Burning Man Trip Report #1
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 10:11:15 -0400
  ...Success, no more cutting out, now we're getting somewhere. :::I wire :::Ina's hi pressure oil switch to ground to shut off the...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:38:22 -0500
  ...That high oil pressure was gonna blow out something, I'm just glad that it was a $6 oil filter. Otherwise, $75 for the...
• FS 86 Syncro, Avon, CT 208K miles $3600 obo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:18:05 -0500
  ...fuel and vacuum line Two Oil pressure switches New Sparkplugs New Lower temp Thermostat New Lower temp Fan Switch 4 new motor mounts ---------------------------------4...
• Re: coolant leak story
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:39:17 -0500
  ...The oil pressure buzzer is the higher oil pressure switch which is looked at when engine speed is over 2,000 rpm. May just...
• gauge info for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 01:16:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...also when i first switch on the ignition, the oil pressure and alt. lights come on, but they do not blink...other than that...
• Re: 85 Vanagon w/non-stop blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 16:40:16 -0700
  ...replaced exhaust manifolds, oil change, > water pump, tune-up, replaced filters, replaced T stat, replaced coolant > level sensor, replaced coolant hoses, flushed cooling system...
• Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Tue, 5 May 2009 20:50:02 -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: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 15:41:41 -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: weekend work
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:03:24 -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: electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 20:35:21 -0500
  ...I have already noticed that the oil pressure light is flashing on and off at the same speed as the turn signals and dash...
• slight glow from oil press. light
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 05:04:38 EST
  As I came down a long hill (about a mile) in the rain tonight I noticed a slight glow from the oil pressure idiot...
• Re: 1991 Carat AC System servicing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 16:32:13 -0500
  ...with nitrogen to test for leaks and also > see if the pressure switches work enough to at least get the system started. > > Dennis > > > > -----Original...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 18:52:29 -0500
  ...availabe; standard socket to > > short , the blade/male connector of the switch is to long, can't seat the > > drive of the rachet. > > > > Whats...
• Dead Odometer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 12:35:32 -0400
  ...that L-shaped circuit board is your oil pressure system (that turns on the warning light), so don't mess with it. you should...
• Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:57:40 -0500
  ...It's showing an oil pressure fault that appears to be a sensor system malfunction rather than a problem with the engine. Hope to...
• Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 09:53:28 -1000
  ...Fuel pressure specs .... Runs at very high fuel pressure too - - 38 PSI 'at curb idle' vacuum hose connected to fuel pressure regulator, 48 to...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:18:38 -0500
  ---- Paul <wognacious@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > It's seems that there is always some kind of adventure right around the > corner when you own one...
• Re: I need help identifying a part...........
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:31:56 -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...
• Re: coolant pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:59:20 EST
  ...the radiator fan temp switches if you were more adventurous. Very useful. Easy to track air pockets (max pressure when hot), leaks (obvious), real...
• Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 06:58:53 -0700
  ...tin off the bottom of one head to access the oil pressure switch. I put the fasteners back on "dry" and had a feeling...
• question of oil level (cont)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Oct 1994 23:06:58 -0500
  ...Finally I discovered the oil pressure switch wire was pinched going around to the bottom of the head. It was hard to see the...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:59:19 -0700
  ...New > thermostat. > New oil pump (not needed, mistake). > New motor mounts. > New drive belts. > Oil pressure monitoring system redone, including new sensors, new wire...
• Re: Major 2.1L repairs done right!
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 17:07:31 +0000
  ...Clutch, oil seal, fuel line, water pump, oil pressure switch etc. access is cheap with the engine already on the engine stand for a...
• Re: WAS: Comprssion Tester Question. NOW: Tester/engine results Report
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:06:32 -0800
  ...feel any obvious > > > play at rockers. (valves closed) > > > > > > Also hinky; oil pressure switch not connected. And I can't find the > > > wire/connector. (??) > > > > > > Time...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:58:31 -0700
  ...Checked oil level, oh yes engine filled with gas. Was bad ECU. > > Turning could just be coincidence or the power steering switch wiring has...
• Re: Custom Oil/Tranny Coolers for automatic vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 12 May 2009 07:09:32 -0700
  ...I used a Tilton oil pump to move the oil through the cooler. I controlled the pump with a manual switch and a relay...
• Re: Aux Oil Cooler install...results Aircooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:29:42 -0500
  ...Does the cooler still bypass some oil when the temperature is +160 degrees (f) and the oil pressure is up in the 60 Psi...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 14:01:35 -0700
  ...Key on, engine >> off, you should see the oil pressure, alternator, and the temp-low coolant > light. >> The >> coolant light should go out after...
• Re: I need help identifying a part...........
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:24:09 -0700
  ...http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Oil-pressure-switch-adaptor-for-waterboxer_act_shop.product_pID_58561579_lang_EN_country_GB.htm Just in...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 13:59:22 -0700
  ...low oil pressure buzzer 4. hand brake on buzzer you might consider adding these also: 6. pop top not latched buzzer 7. extension cord...
• 80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -0500
  ...Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch) Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor...
• 87 Westy California Camping Update - Trip report.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 22:20:40 -0700
  ...Flush cooling system, pressure test, replace flakey-acting thermostat. Also had the Oxygen sensor and radiator fan switch replaced as part of gradual sensor...
• 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...
• Clutch replacement report - longish
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 11:58:12 -0800
  ...I used blue Loctite on the flywheel bolts and the pressure plate bolts during re-installation. I also filed a notch in the pressure...
• Re: Synthetic oils and bypass filtration
  Historical mailing list - Sharpe, Steven (Facilities Planning)
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 13:02:32 -0400
  ...My 95 Jetta had 106,000 miles when I switched it over to Mobil 1 oil and used a Mobil 1 oil filter. My...
• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:09:44 -0600
  ...But even then, eventually, the oil will leak from the galleries, allowing the pressure in the lifters to drop and the oil will seep...
• Re: Oil Temp Sender and Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:55:47 -0400
  ...small victory was that the oil dripping from the pressure hose > fittings for relocating the oil pressure switch has stopped. Thanks Dennis > for the...
• Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:15:31 -0400
  ...It should be noted that the low pressure cut out switches do not complelty protect the system. They are located on the high side...
• Re: Rebuild is done, Van is running, now what?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:31:52 -0600
  ...I ran it another 1000 miles and then changed the oil and filter again. After that, I ran it to 25,000 and switched...
• Now that I have the gauges installed...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 20:56:20 -0700
  ...425-500F oil pressure: 45-60 psi (dropping as engine got hotter) cruising mostly 45-50 in 3rd gear, occasionally dropping to 3K rpm...
• Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:44:10 -0600
  > On 12 Mar , 2013, at 10:36 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > >> 0w-30 and 0w-40 are going to give noticeably different oil pressure...
• Re: more on problems with second battery
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 11:23:17 -0800
  ...30 Alternator or 1st Battery Positive pole 85 0.3 BAR oil pressure switch 86 looped back to the 30 terminal 87 Positive terminal...
• Re: Top 3 Oils for 2.1 Again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 13:20:37 -0600
  ...No HG leaks yet, but >> > compression is slipping and oil leaks preclude expensive oil in the >> > crankcase. Oil pressure is still well above the...