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Re: Oil in Coolant
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 15:00:43 -0400
...Oil in Coolant Hello all, My '82 Vanagon diesel has what appears to be oil in the coolant expansion tank. Any thoughts on it...
Re: Synthetic oil and engine performance
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 19:28:48 -0500
...Angus >Overdrive engine oil! Great idea! >Can you get a patent? > >Stan Wilder > >On Sat, 2 Feb 2002 15:27:35 -0800 developtrust <developtrust...
Re: Oil pump removal
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 4 May 2003 21:09:07 -0400
...Oil pump removal Hi, I am in the process of replacing the oil pump on my 84 Westy. I have seen pullers to remove...
Re: WTB: Dash Instrument Cluster for '85 Westy
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:14:37 -0500
...Since the oil pressure light needed slight rewiring to make it work, he probably replace the whole instrument cluster and never realized the oil...
Oil leak between dipstick and oil pump cover
Historical mailing list - David Hines
Thu, 29 May 2008 12:52:39 -0600
I have an 87' syncro that is leaking oil bewteen where the dipstick goes into the case and the upper right corner of the...
Re: [WetWesties] 2.1 dynamic oil pressure system
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:54:21 -0700
...replacing the oil pressure switches is a common, semi-easy and logical thing to do. I seldom ever, ever find a bad oil pressure...
Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 12:29:19 -0700
...No oil buzzer • 20w50 and Mahle? filters. So, one might ask “Where there any unusual events that might trigger this sudden oil pressure light...
oil leak found? (oil cooler)
Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
Tue, 13 Oct 1998 19:37:03 -0700
...I looked under oil leaks in the index in Muir and found mention of the oil cooler being a common source of oil leaks...
Re: Source for small auxiliary coolant pump? (oil cooler idea!)
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Tue, 9 May 2000 15:01:29 -0400
...Oil to air would be fine in the high-pressure area of the front, but then the oil has to travel 30 feet. Simpler...
Re: no oil pressure, new engine, need help!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 14:36:53 -0600
...As a point of getting there now I'd try to put oil down the oil pressure sender port (turkey baster works) be patient...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 07:30:09 -0500
...Mann Oil Filter and lifters > > I think the biggest improvement was making the oil warning led a blinking > warning to better get the driver...
Re: Oil viscosity ??'s
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 23 Jun 1999 22:46:02 -0400
The water boxer is not designed to operate with oil this thin. The bearing clearances are too great for this to work reliably. The...
Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:05:05 -0400
...Over size oil pumps, high viscosity oils, or high revving a cold engine can overcome the relief valve capacity and then pressure can climb...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 May 2016 01:41:23 -0400
...Also make sure the oil level is correct and not over filled. Over filling will cause the oil to overheat and lose viscosity. Adding...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2011 19:06:36 -0400
The only place that extra oil is normally vented out is the crankcase breather. This is due to the extra churning and aeration. That...
Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 6 May 2009 15:43:08 -0700
...Oil testing has shown >> these >> to be effective filters supporting 7,500 mile oil changes. >> >> 2) Start off with the same oil that you...
Re: > gas consumption and guiness in the oil
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 9 Mar 2000 10:07:24 -0500
Jason wrote yesterday i went to top off the oil b/c after about 2000 miles she burns close to a quart. when i...
Re: Mobil-1 shortage
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:47:23 -0500
...Other than that, modern oils are magnitudes better than what 20 year old engines were designed to use. Modern oils are 4-5 generations...
Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 May 2012 23:44:05 -0700
one way is a sandwich plate at the oil filter.. put your temp sender there. On 5/15/2012 7:46 PM, Alistair Bell...
Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Jan 2009 (#2009-55)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:52:28 -0800
...I let them drain mostly into the engine, and then I have a nice gallon metal Marvel Mystery oil can, or a gallon oil...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 22 May 2011 19:15:09 -0400
...Also the extra oil makes for a lot of extra heat and can > actually thin the oil enough for the oil pressure to drop...
Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:24:11 -0500
Since the oil was changed before the trip and it has sat in my driveway for a week, IF the oil was added before...
Re: Tranny Oil Question '66 Westy
Historical mailing list - Joseph J Helwig
Thu, 16 May 1996 07:04:53 -0600
...Then you fill the gun with 80W90 hyploid oil, crawl underneath, and squirt the oil into the tranny. It should take about 6 gun...
Re: Mobil-1 shortage
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:54:56 -0500
...Once a year he changes the oil in his Dodge truck and his Benz 280ce. He likes to play with the dirty oil to...
Re: I lost my cool!!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Jul 2012 00:20:21 -0400
AC compressor normally come with some oil in them . They were run and tested The receiver/dryer should also be replaced during a refrigerant...
Re: Synthetic Oil(s) YES!
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Fri, 10 Oct 1997 18:25:50 -0500
...Synthetic engine oil, ester or polyolefin based oils do not break down in the standard sense of the word. Primarily they do not oxidize...
Re: what causes low oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Fri, 9 Jan 2004 03:34:35 -0500
a simple mechanical oil pressure gauge with a nice long hose would be a dandy way to temporarily monitor the oil pressure while driving...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 16:53:34 -0500
Aaron, if you do pay someone to test the pressure, insist that they run the engine until the oil is hot. Better to have...
Westy WOES...
Historical mailing list - Dave Black
Tue, 3 Jan 1995 11:04:46 -0700 (MST)
...I have a counterbalanced crank, a higher volume oil pump, and an external spin-on type oil filter. I've been using 10W-40...
Re: Zetec Using oil
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:36:19 -0800
...I am showing my 10 year old how to check oil, "Son, this is how you check the oil on a car". I pull...
Re: WATERBOXER OIL DEBATE (Ash, Distilled & Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:24:46 +0100
Who says synthetics are that bad at stiction/wetting? Wheres the data? No mention of vegetable oils (that lovely Castrol R) - incredible film strength...
Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:27:52 -0700
...On Wed, 2011-07-20 at 10:13 -0700, Jake de Villiers wrote: > There's some almost information in your post Mike. > > The oil...
Re: what causes low oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:25:01 -0500
The '84 (1.9 L) doesn't have an oil warning buzzer. The oil warning light is connected electrically, so, the problem could be...
Re: pre-oilers (pre-lubers)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 28 Jun 1999 09:38:04 EDT
...This allows the oil to totally drain down out of the motor and when you start it up there is no oil in many...
Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:13:06 -0500
...Of course, it was not in the oil, but I assume that some heat flowed to the oil due to conduction through the metals...
Unsubscribe delete stop
Historical mailing list - Aaron O
Thu, 7 Jan 2021 19:25:41 -1000
...I > have oil temperature and pressure gauges. I noticed on my drive that the > coolant and oil temperatures began to rise and the oil...
Re: Oil pressure ?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 23 Nov 2014 09:56:21 -0500
...Oil pressure ? >> >> New filter, oil is 20w50 NAPA, oil level is slightly less than 1/2 on the >> stick. Pressure does rise off idle...
Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:47:57 -0800
> uh..........what's 'so wrong' with 220 F oil temps ? I probably should have added that my oil temp gauge is more of a...
Re: Trip Report & other data Oil temperature
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 6 Jul 2021 08:21:26 -0700
...Temperatures measured at: - Vanistan oil cooler: 170°F - Hose from engine to oil cooler: 195°F - Return hose from oil cooler: 170°F - Oil...
Re: low oil pressure/gas in oil
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 May 2004 17:56:44 -0400
...low oil pressure/gas in oil A couple weeks ago I asked for help figuring out why I had low oil pressure at warm...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sun, 7 Sep 2014 18:58:48 -1000
sandwich adapters at a spin on oil fitter are a very handy way to access pressurised oil.. they can also cause problems .. ( this can...
Re: Oil warning light?
Historical mailing list - Roland
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:30:43 -0700
...The light/buzzer comes on because the oil is less dense and therefore the oil pressure is lower. I think the solution is to...
Re: Leakin' oil
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Tue, 19 Dec 1995 08:06:13 -0800 (PST)
...We dumped oil on to the ground while pointing steeply downhill; Steve Maher dumped oil coming to a stop--in both situations, any oil...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 7 May 2007 11:30:10 -0700
...Pour about 1/4 up to 1/2 quart of oil into there. This should fill up your oil pump. Cover it back and...
Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Fri, 14 Aug 2015 22:08:46 -0700
Awesome Dennis, thanks! On Friday, August 14, 2015, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > If the lifters bled down while driving and the oil...
Re: Anti-Drain Back Valve in Oil Filters??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 2 May 2005 18:55:53 -0400
The Vanagon oil filter does have a one way valve and a bypass. The diaphragm type thing at the top prevents oil from flowing...
Re: Oil Change. Zetec
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 6 Dec 2012 14:26:10 -0500
The only way to really know is to perform oil testing. This will also tell you "why" it needs to be changed. Anything else...
Re: Stopping the oil buzzer under the dash
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:46:04 -0500
Kim, if it had low oil pressure it would not be exhibiting the 2200 syndrome. It can idle all day, or drive as far...
Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
Fri, 10 Oct 1997 01:08:15 -0700
Concerning switch to synthetic oil: I think it's very good. I think it's better to just use synthetic oil and not to...
Re: how often do you change your oil?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 8 May 2010 23:12:31 -0400
Higher mileage, neglected engines may turn fresh oil dark quickly. Color alone is not a true indication of an oil condition. Most of the...
oil leak in severe cold
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 25 Nov 1997 13:18:15 CST
chris wyatt was asking about his syncro oil leak in VERY cold temps. here's a tech bulletin that might be of interest to...
Re: Coolant and oil mixing???
Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
Sat, 3 May 2003 12:31:31 -0700
...Coolant and oil mixing??? I have heard several ideas about why I have coolant in my oil, and oil in the bottom of the...
oil cooler o-ring
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Tue, 7 Feb 1995 16:18:49 CST6CDT
...I just had the oil cooler o-ring replaced on this '87 I bought. It was leaking on cold starts so I had the...
Re: oil temp up
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Jun 1996 20:17:33 -0400
...Dunno if they knew about synthetic oils when they wrote this, however.) I'd like to thank John Anderson, Paul (pwies@loyola), Unca' Joel...
Where should I put the drain plug on my 50 degree ALH oil pan?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:50:32 -0700
Volks, Tonight I have my 50 degree ALH / BEW (post 99 TDI) oil pan jigged up. For those who do not know, the stock...
Re: Can any one help find my oil leak?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 00:13:45 -0800
> I had a mysterious oil leak that would lightly spray the rear hatch. It turned out that the nut that held the oil-cooler...
Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 07:57:54 -0800
...Anyway, the area I had that leaked especially sneaky, was the joint between the metal oil filler tube and the plastic oil filler neck...
Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:32:15 -0800
ask any engine builder about oil, they will tell you that the insides of engines have less wear when Mobil1 is used. I use...
Re: oil temp or oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:13:13 -0400
...15:00 John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > I'm about to install both oil temp and pressure gages on my '88. The...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:49:35 -0400
>actual low oil pressure... (...caused by a pressure relief valve that didn't seat properly when coming off of high engine rpm in hot...