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• Re: '87 Vanagon GL: Oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:19:19 -0500
  ...Zolly<zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > I would add; sometimes the oil pressure switch is broken and leaks. �And > there are two of them. �And...
• Re: hidden oil leak ??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:45:16 -0800
  glad you found it ! oddly..........I've never seen a leaking oil pressure switch by the crank pulley, on a 2.1 waterboxer......on...
• Re: 1991 Carat AC System servicing Failed trinary switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 09:39:26 -0500
  ...hotmail.com> wrote: > > John, > Getting back to that switch. Its job is to sense the pressure conditions in the refrigerant system. As such it...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 17:58:04 -0400
  ...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: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:04:54 -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: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:55:59 -0500
  ...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: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:41:26 -0800
  ...Oil Pressure, and Coolant Over Temp. The Oil Pressure lamp seems simple: low side switch closes to turn this lamp on. One could monitor...
• Oil Change Screwup - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:43:52 -0600
  ...Engine started right up, no leak problem obvious, oil pressure light flickered for a minute, but then went off, and no other problem. Also...
• Oil Temp Sender and Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:16:05 -0700
  ...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: Putting a 2.1L where my 1.9L used to be......
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 12 May 2012 16:44:42 -0700
  Scott, What about the wiring harness? Won't there be another connection needed for the other oil pressure switch? Thx, Pablo On Sat, May...
• Re: just had to share the good news! (naah, no babies or marriages...)
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:03:56 -0400
  ...It was as fun as it was trying at the end > > of the weekend with that stupid oil pressure switch. > > Billy > > > > On 10/12...
• Re: My van's home again!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 21:26:40 -0700
  ...The >> builder had already verified that the engine had good oil pressure. >> >> I took the van in for its 500-mile post-break-in...
• Re: Oil Temp Sender and Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:36:07 -0700
  ...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: No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:00:53 -0700
  ...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: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:25:08 -0500
  ...The temp gauge and oil pressure sensors also do this trick. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:25:05 +0200
  ...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: Problem with 1991 Vanagon cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:17:34 -0700
  ...in this case....a too high pressure indication is desired too. the idea of using a regular oil pressure switch for a 'very low...
• Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 6 May 2009 15:43:08 -0700
  ...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: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:05:50 -0800
  ...Usually the WBX gives plenty of warning before it blows (like losing power or buzzing from low oil pressure), and this info will give...
• Re: Electrical connection prep.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:10:29 -0700
  ...Its switching speed is too slow to allow it > to be used in the more traditional semiconductor applications; > however, this means that signals at...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Oct 2014 10:00:56 -0400
  ...It did not show low oil pressure even when the tapping sound occurred or at idle when I pulled over. Oil pressure on the...
• Re: Valve cover leaks
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 10:02:29 -0500
  ...road about 50 mph and see how much oil pumps out, that is crankcase pressure doing that. I hope its just the bails (just...
• Re: Vanagon oil light question for you - dissection of the light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 13:00:22 -0400
  ...Second, >I think is a possible reason why I'm still having an INDICATION of low oil >pressure on a VW rebuid with 70k...
• Re: '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:57:14 -0500
  ...There does not appear > to be > any lo or hi pressure switches on this system. (The Bentley is > nearly > useless for this unit.) There...
• Re: 86 Westy w/ Overheating issue. ANY other possibilities?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:35:37 -0400
  ...Cooling hoses, are they under pressure, hot everywhere? Do you have a way to check the oil temps? With a new rad and all...
• 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:48:02 -0800
  ...the oils get stiff ,so clicking is iffy when finely adjusted.I get big time surging when this happens. I turned theidle switch screw...
• Re: [Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??]
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:44:05 EST
  ...300, throttle switches, cap/rotor/wires, coil, engine mounts, clutch kit, release bearing, altenator, two v-belts, temp sensors, oil pressure switch, wiring/grounds...
• Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:19:56 -0800
  ...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: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 13:27:05 -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: Installing Golf/Jetta/Fox Speedo in a Syncro w/ Oil Pressure Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:45:01 -0700
  ...Installing Golf/Jetta/Fox Speedo in a Syncro w/ Oil Pressure Buzzer Just following up on Dylan's comment. It would appear this discrepancy...
• Re: 1.9 Vanagon oil lite shananagons (cont.)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 May 2006 18:37:24 -0400
  ...bad insulation or a bad switch, but the engine should have the oil pressure tested. Straight 30 oil is not satisfactory for extended highway...
• white clouds out of the exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:57:36 -0700
  ...blocked oil pressure relief valve- high oil pressure- hydraulic lifters- open valves- no compression. Nothing to do with the parts I paid for. #3...
• Re: update: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:45:04 -0400
  ...lefstein wrote: > ok so ...it is for sure not the oil pressure switch, replaced it a > while back and checked it durring this process...
• go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:32:47 -0400
  ...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: SOMETIMES IT WILL, OTHER TIMES IT WON'T
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:46:16 -0400
  ...Adjust the throttle body switch. >> >> and maybe... >> - replace the Temp2 sensor at the thermostat tower. >> - replace the fuel pressure regulator. >> >> Please add more suggestions...
• Re: what's the temp range?
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 17:37:05 -0400
  ...I noticed that the new digitool is considerably more complex including switching and metering on the tool itself. How are you making out with...
• Re: Swapping Cluster (84-86) Will it Work?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 19:19:02 -0800
  ...Will it work? Are there problems with the oil pressure > sensing? I really just want a tach (stupid clock..), and this cluster > came up...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...VW 124 Chisel (peening) VW 159a Oil pressure switch wrench VW 161a Circlip pliers VW 165 Socket wrench for cylinder head nut VW 170...
• Re: Lifter Noise
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 16:36:28 +1000
  ...By using a filter with a strong internal relief valve spring, the pressure holds the oil in the engine oil galleries and the lifters...
• Re: Oil Filters, huh??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:24:27 -0500
  ...t the superior anti-drain valve spring pressure that makes the differencs and keeps the oil in the galleries of the engine rather that...
• Re: Installing Golf/Jetta/Fox Speedo in a Syncro w/ Oil Pressure Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:18:42 +0200
  ...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: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 06:56:54 -0800
  ...Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1 > > You are onto something. I never mentioned it for this symptom as a bad > ground on...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 16:03:28 -0400
  ...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: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:01:07 -0500
  Okay the oil pressure switches seem okay, I mean I cleaned them up. Thanks man, how do I know when it's time to...
• Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:23:07 -0500
  ...Bus problems included A/C pressure switch stuck the fan on high, melted fusebox and pinhole in the oilpan from dragging it across a...
• serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:01:47 -0700
  ...ignition switch. glad i pulled that relay. so now i'm wondering what to do... i took out my $200 autometer oil pressure gauge...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 4 Oct 2014 12:53:13 -0500
  ...It did not show low oil pressure even when the tapping sound occurred or at idle when I pulled over. Oil pressure on the...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:15:52 -0400
  ...That's about 20F below the coolant boiling point at 12 psi system pressure. I'd expect the oil temp to be greater than...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Wed, 27 May 2015 15:43:07 -0600
  ...I tried to spin the oil pump to get oil pressure > > coming out of block but no oil would come out. Finally I traced...
• Re: Fuel Injectors/Oil Cooler Leak
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:37:29 -0500
  ...switch being out of adjustment and possibly just bad, could this > be the culprit? > > Another thing is that with this leak at the oil...
• Re: Oil Change Screwup - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 19:39:06 -0400
  ...Engine started right up, no leak problem obvious, oil > pressure light flickered for a minute, but then went off, and no > other problem. Also...
• Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:36:26 -0500
  ...Oil pressure from the high press switch port and drain down > > to the oil filler tube. > > Running 5 PSI of boost I figure about...
• Re: need A/C tips. 87 gl
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 20:41:46 -0500
  ...When the high side pressure gets to a reasonable level ( a little over 200 psi if I recall) the high pressure switch will start...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 00:54:04 -0500
  ...air filter, fuel filter, oil, oil filter, and spark plugs. Found and replaced 2 broken >vacuum lines. Checked throttle switch per Bentley and found...
• Re: Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 15:46:57 -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: "Troll" posting: Rescue Tape still in place...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:29:38 -0500
  ...minority, who really knows? > > My gauges (water temp and Oil temp and Oil pressure and my Alt. light (for > the water pump belt) ) will...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 1 May 2009 11:11:00 EDT
  ...It is readily available everywhere in Canada, US and Mexico, important for travellers and it shows consistently higher oil pressures compared to other readily...
• Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 29 May 2014 15:32:04 -0500
  ...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: california smog issues and synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 May 2005 06:23:47 -0400
  I don't think synthetic oil will be all that helpful for passing emissions but there is no doubt that it has benefits. I...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:31:29 -0500
  ...Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1 That is very insightful of your old mechanic. It makes sense and explains why the WBX...