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Oil Pressure problems
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 21:42:44 -0400
It seems that I'm having a bit of an oil pressure problem. My new (around 3k miles) engine starts up fine with 60...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:01:21 -0400
At 09:49 AM 8/21/2012, Gabriel Hourtouat wrote: >(...caused by a pressure relief valve that didn't seat properly when >coming off...
fuel pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 19 Jan 2001 20:27:19 -0800
any recommendations on where and what type fuel pressure gauge to buy for using at the pressure check T on my 90 westy syncro...
What's your oil pressure?
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Sat, 3 Jul 2004 15:36:35 -0600
For those of you who have oil pressure gauges, what's your average oil pressure on a warm engine going about 60mph? Thanks! Marshall
Hard hot restarting
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
Thu, 26 Sep 2002 19:53:18 +0000
...The fuel pressure regulator lacking vacuum, closes completely. This action traps fuel under pressure behind the fuel injectors. This function is called "residual pressure...
Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc. Now have voltage data on wire from oil pressure switch to instrument panel
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 28 May 2017 11:21:09 -0400
IIRC the high-pressure sender on the 2.1l has a blue body, whereas the low-pressure one (the only one on 1.9l...
Re: Ethnicity of Oil Pressure Switch
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Sat, 20 Apr 2002 01:09:10 -0400
Hi, The minimum oil pressure at 2000 rmp (By Bentley spec, is Bentley right!!!) is 2 BAR (29PSI). Why do we have a.9...
Oil pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Moritz, Thomas W NWW
Mon, 27 Aug 2001 16:02:29 -0700
Our 0.3 bar pressure gauge is bad. We drove about 200 miles with the oil pressure indicator light blinking and getting progressively worse...
Re: Newly operational AC just died...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:54:06 -0400
...Whichever it is, to test if it's a low pressure sense > issue you > can disconnect the pressure switch(es) and jumper the Red...
Tire profiles and pressures
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Mon, 28 Jul 2003 14:21:55 -0700
...If the tire is rated at 1450 lbs at MCIP then the tire is insufficient for the load at any pressure or max pressure...
hatch struts: INSTALLED!
Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
Thu, 2 Jan 97 11:50:22 -0600
...what i put on was the XXX-332 (low pressure) on the right and the XXX-331 B (high pressure) on the left. it...
Re: TiiCo, high oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 21:09:23 -0500
What! Too much oil pressure at idle? That pressure is normal for those engines. The tolerances are tighter and the oil pump larger than...
VDO Oil Pressure Sender
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Jun 1998 10:24:17 EDT
I found and oil pressure sender for a VDO guage on an Audi yesterday and scooped it up along with the three gauges, Oil...
Re: Coolant pressure gauge mounting
Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
Sun, 3 Feb 2002 20:12:53 -0600
The question is raised about where to tap into the cooling system to measure pressure. In a closed hydraulic system, such as the cooling...
Re: Checking pressure cap function???
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 28 Jul 2013 20:58:06 -0700
I would either make a pressure testerfor your cap .. or try another cap. I have seen many vanagon pressure caps not release pressure when...
Re: sears pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 07:57:08 -0800
It is the Sears Craftsman fuel pressure gauge, specifically designed for high pressure fuel injection systems, and in the auto testing tools section. Most...
Re: pressure gauge range for vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:52:01 -0700
As long as you can still read the lines for the normal fuel pressure (36 PSI?) it should be fine. Its not high enough...
Re: Someone must know what tire pressure do use in Agilis 51 tire s!
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Thu, 23 May 2002 10:47:55 -0700
...It's not meant as a recommended running pressure. (But the tire shops that don't know anything about proper load vs. pressure always...
Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 10 May 2016 19:38:37 -0400
...But it would be interesting to know >what the actual system pressure range is, especially since sea level >atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psi...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:08:16 -0500
At 20:36 11/17/2016, Michael Magnani wrote: >Could my fuel pressure regulator be the source of my low fuel pressure? Your fuel...
Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 14:42:30 -0500
What is your (FI) problem? How often do need to diagnose your fuel pressure? You certainly can leave a guage and hose on the...
Re: Someone must know what tire pressure do use in Agilis 51 tire s!
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Thu, 23 May 2002 17:52:31 +0000
...recommends---not the vehicles mother---- Different tires, different pressures, different load ratings--- <SNIP> Terry - Tires, tire pressure, and all of the other suspension components...
Re: Coolant System Pressurization Woes
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 20:21:55 EST
...If a foreign particle becomes lodged in the pressure or vacuum valve inside the pressure cap, the coolant system will not under normal operating...
Re: head gasket problem ?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 22 Sep 2001 08:15:46 -0500
...a little. > So, as the engine runs, the cooling system pressure gradually builds until > the pressure cap relieves the pressure. But, the gasses leaked...
Re: Ethnicity of Oil Pressure Switch
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sat, 20 Apr 2002 19:16:15 -0400
I've heard this statement in the past, and it always got me wondering- what seals are in direct contact with oil pressure? I...
Re: syncro-tire pressure
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Wed, 21 Jul 2004 07:26:15 -0700
Tire pressure recommendations are mostly related to the maximum loads that a tire would see at any wheel position. The manufacturers suggested tire pressures...
Re: pressure testing cooling system
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Sat, 16 Dec 1995 19:36:20 -0800 (PST)
On Sat, 16 Dec 1995, Mark McCulley wrote: > I'm curious how you used the pressure tester to diagnose the radiator. The tester is...
No Start Belgium Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:06:11 -0700
...The raw fuel could be low fuel system pressure, or faulty long fuel pulse. Verify system pressure first. I feel that it is imperitive...
oil pressure norm?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 13 Nov 1999 18:46:42 -0800
I just finished installing a VDO oil pressure gauge. I haven't driven it a lot, but the oil pressure range seems to vary...
Re: More fridge help needed.
Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
Fri, 20 Aug 1999 23:58:52 -0600
...pressure + 16 inches of water = propane pressure + 5 inches of water solving, Atm. pressure + 11 inches of water = propane pressure. By convention, only the...
Re: fuel pressure
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sun, 24 Dec 2000 16:36:08 +0000
...If the gauges holds pressure or the loss of pressure is slowed the regulator is the problem. If not pinch the hose just before...
Re: Overflow puking water
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 18 Nov 2003 08:11:59 -0800
Frank, what do you think the max pressure is in the cylinders with the engine running? 1,000s of psi maybe? Cycling from near...
Re: Tire pressures
Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 07:17:08 -0700
Regarding Loren's comments, I have an 84 westy and run my 185R14 D rated Hankooks at close to the 90 westy tire pressure...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 23 May 2002 10:05:51 -0400
...More resistance = higher pressure. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Ron Semko Sent: Wednesday, May...
Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 09:26:07 -0800
...So it seems that residual pressure is required to aid in hot starting. (see below) I haven't tested delivery rate, voltage and current...
Re: Lake Trip Report and fuel pressure question
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 21:49:06 -0700
Thanks to Bob Lilley and the other people on the vanagon list, I have isolated my problem to a defective new Bosch fuel pressure...
Re: wasserboxer oil buzzer warning = Fram
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 Feb 1996 12:23:22 -0500
...The dynamic oil pressure monitoring system gets inputs from two pressure switches. One switch is closed with no oil pressure and opens when oil...
Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 10:43:59 -0800
> Just a thought -- if you mount your gauge in a sealed box you could connect > that to the manifold pressure. That would give you...
Re: oil pressure light problem
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:14:29 -0400
...The dealer and most parts store list a higher pressure switch. you could still have issues with oil pressure if the engine is over...
Re: 84 Westy strange compression readings
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 11 Mar 2002 02:38:44 -0500
...A cooling system pressure tester can be installed in place of the radiator cap. Pressure in the cooling system and hot coolant are not...
Door Plate Tire Pressures
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:08:23 -0700
...Air pressure 44 front 53 rear (5 psi above name plate recommended pressures). Now has very firm ride without body sway in turns." I...
Re: Fuel Pressure a bit high -- OK???/Probably
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 17:44:37 EST
...He said the fuel pressure should be 29/36 psi spot on; anything else was unacceptable and demanded that the fuel pressure regulator be...
Re: Lowering Coolant Pressure for Headgaskets
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 19 May 1998 20:52:39 -0700
...The issue is the corrosion, not pressure. And the >pressure comes from the other side in a failure, that is the combustion side. >><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> >Shalom...
85 Vanagon 1.9 oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
Mon, 24 Sep 2001 09:14:16 -0700
...When started from cold, oil pressure builds to over 50 PSI at 3000 rpm. When warmed up, pressure is 30 PSI at 3000 rpm...
Re: power steering
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:10:22 -0400
...The P/S system operates at pressures up around 1700 psi max at idle speed (pump pressure test, 5 seconds max, Bentley 48.7...
Re: Tire Pressure Question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Dec 2011 08:49:08 -0600
John, in that case, I would run the pressures recommended by VW for the factory 185 tires. I have 195x14 load range D, maximum...
Re: tire pressure
Historical mailing list - byard
Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:12:06 -0700
...this method of determining > minimum pressure may be more accurate that Joel's suggestion of 80% of > maximum pressure listed on the tire's...
Re: 89 Wolfs/Newbie ??
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Nov 1997 20:43:34 -0500
...The dynamic oil pressure monitoring system gets inputs from two pressure switches. One switch is closed with no oil pressure and opens when oil...
Coolant Pressure Gauges...Calling on anyone who has installed one.
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Tue, 24 May 2005 06:50:43 -0700
...and others discussed the usefulness of monitoring Coolant Pressure using a Coolant Pressure Gauge.(see archives). I'm wondering if other Listee's have...
Re: Stumped-Runs Rich/Stalls
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:42:29 -0400
Aileen, First I would pull off the vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator and check for raw gas. If so the diaphragm in...
Re: tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:14:37 -0700
...If you want to know the minimum pressure, ask the tire dealer ... not for his idea... but for the manufacturer's chart of pressures...
Re: ADJUSTABLE RISING FUEL RATE REGULATOR for WBX and others to cure lean engine
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 6 May 2003 13:54:50 EDT
...Only problem is in a lower pressure FI there is less time to compensate for a lean condition during a cycle as compared to...
'87 Oil pressure NEED HELP!!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 23 Jul 1996 19:38:06 -0400
...I have had several Jettas and 70% of them have had problems with oil pressure sending system. Ie problem with the pressure sender not...
Re: tire pressure
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 7 Jun 2000 19:12:23 -0500
> For tire pressure, always go by the door sticker and what it says for the > specific tire size you have put on the van...
Re: Warning light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Wed, 5 Nov 2014 06:22:57 -0500
...Sufficient pressure will also close the high pressure switch. Above > ~2,000 rpm the dynamic oil pressure control board will check the high > pressure...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Nov 2015 14:09:51 -0500
...The higher pressure switch logic is reversed as a fail safe. The switch closes when pressure is sufficient. As such a broken or disconnected...
Re: AC pressure problem solved!
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sat, 11 Sep 1999 15:07:26 EDT
...It will then kick the fan into second speed (stage) if the pressure in the high pressure line gets too high. The problem I...
Re: Warning light
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 5 Nov 2014 09:11:13 -0600
...Sufficient pressure will also close the high pressure switch. Above > > ~2,000 rpm the dynamic oil pressure control board will check the high > > pressure...
Re: Still confused, looking for suggestions...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:10:57 EDT
...OFF with enough oil pressure to pust the switch off. Not enough oil pressure below 2000 rpm to keep switch open, light comes on...
Re: anyone ever bypassed the 2.1L high oil pressure sender???
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Tue, 13 May 2003 22:57:41 -0400
...I have a dual VDO oil pressure gauge so I knew the buzzing over 2000 rpm was a bad sender. The pressure was fine...