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Archive info - Tachometer installation
Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Sat, 6 Sep 2003 13:14:06 -0400
...led ------------------------------------------- 12 | skip (except on 2.1 oil pressure high switch/yellow) ------------------------------------------ 13 | blue/black oil pressure ------------------------------------------ 14 | green/blue OXS led (use this...
Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 28 May 2014 21:27:46 -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: Great Engine test stand event, part 2
Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
Wed, 8 Jan 2003 09:37:14 -0600
...oil temp, > oil pressure and vacuum. > Everything was satisfactory so I'll restart the engine tomorrow to warm > it and change the engine oil...
Re: Cockpit of a C-141
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Mon, 28 May 2007 12:34:55 -0700
...the yellow backlit gauges, periodically flick the radiator, oil cooler and intercooler fan override switches to check the function of the monitoring lights and...
Solved; OIL warning light up
Historical mailing list - The Westy man
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:51:04 -0700
...Central Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > I R&R the high pressure oil sender in 1/2hr. without removing > anything else. Sometime...
Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 16:22:51 -0500
...the scan gage even more. > >> > >> I think the first has oil temp, oil pressure, and trans temp The second > can do many readouts and...
Re: aftermarket tach
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 17:11:40 -0400
...On a panel with a circuit board installed in the speedometer, ground pin twelve to simulate the second oil pressure sender of the 2...
Re: Hunting idle, jerking bucking Vanagon woes!!!
Historical mailing list - James Cook
Mon, 11 Apr 1994 14:52:39 -0700 (PDT)
...ve replaced: > Air Flow Sensor > Fuel pressure regulator > Plug Wires ($$$) > Plugs > Oxygen Sensor > Fuel Filter > Air Filter > Oil and Filter > I've cleaned every...
Re: 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:15:07 -0600
...seals > > > > New Headlight switch New front door and sliding door locks > > > > OTHER > > > > Factory leather steering wheel. > > > > Lighted, dash mounted oil pressure gage > > > > Radio - none...
FS: 1986 Vanagon Westfalia - Calgary, Alberta
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:34:29 -0600
...problems, and uses no coolant or oil. At that time, I completed the following: - new clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing - new thermostat and housing...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:00:50 -0500
...sensor (did the black one when I did the thermostat) Oil Pressure switches O2 sensor Fuel lines What other machining will I need besides...
New lawn ornament
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sun, 21 Jul 1996 23:51:00 -0300
...I figured that it has just gotten too hot and the oil pressure dropped as a result. As I walked around behind the Thing...
2.0L engine swap is done... WOW!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 14 Aug 1998 21:41:39 -0700
...sensor run: - Ground - 12V unswitched - 12V switched - 12V while starter is on - Water temp - Oil temp - Oil pressure - Fuel pump Bolting the engine in...
Re: 84 westy engine replace advice wanted
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:43:07 -0600
...etc) on my new to me camper with the almost no oil > pressure. > > Real question now is, do I do the swap myself and...
Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:28:47 -0700
...tubes which blocks access to the location of the stock oil pressure switch that i am going to remove. the reason that this scares...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:38:36 -0800
...sensor (did the black one when I did the >> thermostat) >> Oil Pressure switches >> O2 sensor >> Fuel lines >> >> What other machining will I need besides...
Re: Coolant Strangeness
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Fri, 2 Sep 2011 12:58:54 -0300
...Tom On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 8:28 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > Having a properly working pressure cap is important...
Re: Broken Bolt on Fuel Rail-Help
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:11:42 -0700
...oil or by heating or both. >> >> I hope this helps and you experience success. >> >> Craig >> >> >> *Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>* wrote: >> >> OK...Switched out...
Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:28:16 -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: VW of Canada motors
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:33:33 -0500
...not specific to the engine itself, but were accessory related.....oil pressure switch, Temp II thermocouple., etc. Only just recently have I begun to...
Conversion Subaru 2.2 engine FS in WA state
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:44:32 -0700
...The coolant manifold has been reversed, the oil pan shortened and the coolant tank repositioned. The ECU is under the rear seat in the...
Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sat, 3 Jul 2010 15:46:58 -0600
...low oil pressure buzzer > |4. hand brake on buzzer > | > | > |you might consider adding these also: > | > |6. pop top not latched buzzer > |7. extension cord...
Re: Question about Transmission Stutter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 21 Mar 2017 18:52:09 +0000
...My old 1.9 was on its last leg > with low compression and oil pressure and just figured it was not keeping > up well...
1985 westy a/c problem-insuficent cooling r-12 system
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 17:30:31 -0700
...pressure cut out switch on the 85, so the compressor continued to run without freon in the system,and ran out of oil.By...
Re: Most miles on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 20:13:52 -0500
...12/96 168K-New factory exaust (heads to cat) and throttle body boot 12/96 168K-New throttle switch O2 sensor, coolant flush & fill...
Re: Dip stick, no jokes from Alistair
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:12:53 -0500
...If this isn’t normal, what could cause it? >> >>>> >> >>>> Oil pressure is high when starting over 60 PSI and about 40 when warm. >> >>>> >> >>>> Dip...
Re: Last call for Factory 2.1 liter waterboxer engines....
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 12 May 2004 09:41:57 -0400
...new oil > cooler,water pump,flywheel and oil pressure switches. And > also come with a new thermostat. See the link below for info > and...
Re: Oil Change Screwup - HELP!
Historical mailing list - David Johnson
Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:06:35 -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...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:23:06 -0800
...sensor (did the black one when I did the >> thermostat) >> Oil Pressure switches >> O2 sensor >> Fuel lines >> >> What other machining will I need besides...
Re: model year differences?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:21:23 -0800
...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: Three Items-O2 sensor running rich.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:42:24 -0500
...Temporarily fixing it by cycling the ignition switch or going full throttle confirms this. The usual problems are bad sensor, bad wiring or short...
Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:34:36 -0700
...Have you given any thought to documenting and posting a "how to" for installing oil pressure and temp monitoring? I, for one, am interested...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:47:50 -0500
...sensor (did the black one when I did the > thermostat) > Oil Pressure switches > O2 sensor > Fuel lines > > What other machining will I need besides...
Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 11:02:23 -0800
...Hook up a pressure switch to the electric clutch. Better way to go is with a York compressor (has a sump, but heavy cast...
Re: I think I have given up on my cooling system...
Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
Sat, 22 Jul 2006 13:09:25 -0700
...No oil in water and no water in oil. We put a pressure tester on the cooling system and its holding pressure just fine...
california smog issues and synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sun, 1 May 2005 21:34:36 -0700
...Make SURE the transmission > is in neutral > before operating the switch. > > Mike > > > > On my '85 I installed a remote starter switch in the > engine...
Re: 1985 westy a/c problem-insuficent cooling r-12 system
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:29:44 -0700
...pressure cut out switch on the 85, so the compressor continued to run without freon in the system,and ran out of oil.By...
Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Sun, 12 Sep 2004 09:15:37 -0500
...I proceed to a complete tune up including changing the spark plugs, distributor rotor, distributor cap, air filter, oil filter and change the oil...
Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans! Traveling far from home!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:45:04 -0600
...Often as the noises begin even with >> oil pressure lights flickering many folks are either ignorant or in > denial. >> >> Engines really exist in two...
Re: Replace Hydraulic lifters with solid lifters?
Historical mailing list - d spence
Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:50:27 -0700
...So what are we at Foreign Parts Positively going to do? After much research we are switching toRedline Streetrated oils and stocking the Castrol...
Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 May 2010 10:01:04 -0400
...sensor with the ECU), engine speed, throttle switch, and AC compressor on and power steering pressure. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: air conditioning
Historical mailing list - steve vitale
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 18:40:56 -0400
...My AC had almost no freon, the low pressure switch had opened, but a friend of mine came around with a magical freon container...
Re: Interesting VW Article on Future Technology The Company May Use - Hopefully it will reach a new Vanagon Soon
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:08:17 -0800
...and 'peak oil' ...remember that from about 10 to 15 yrs ago ? Now they get it out of previously abondoned oil fields.. and drill...
2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
...crank, hub, pressure plate, and flywheel. Rebuild rods and balanced end for end. -Blue printed oil pump. Cover has .000 clearance (gasket provides clearance...
Re: Powerwashing FAIL
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:06:01 -0800
I agree with you that any moisture issue would have evaporated by now BUT - the pressure washer could have loosened any number of connectors...
pirated article (FFFF): for older fixer-uppers. ;)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 09 Feb 95 00:16:10 CST
...Don't forget, when the system is at rest, all the valves, (switches and relays) are closed, keeping the pressure areas separated. When restarting...
Re: Vanagons are too cool?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:08:43 -0700
...doing my deferred 'chores' I don't defer > important chores like oil changing and fuel filters when traveling but I do > try to minimize...
Re: 83.5/84 connector to 85+ panel checklist
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 18:24:19 -0700
...installed in the speedometer, ground > pin twelve to simulate the second oil pressure sender of the 2.1l engines. > > And if you still have...
Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:50:26 -0400
Leaky Compressor Seal Leaky Condenser Leaky hoses and connections Relief plug on Dryer Leaky Evaporator defective pressure switches ----- Original Message ----- From: David Bohannan <fjazzbass...
Re: Frydaye Air Sensors and Other Works of Friction
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 30 Sep 2005 23:13:01 -0500
...Don't forget, when the system is at rest, all the valves, (switches and relays) are closed, keeping the pressure areas separated. When restarting...
Re: Air Conditioning help
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:09:07 -0800
...The only real difficult fitting is the switch manifold on the high pressure hose to the expansion valve. A tee and a "trinary" switch...
Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:52:16 -0700
...Had a fan switch go bad once, didn't have a spare, so I rigged to have it manually switched using a spare rear...
Re: Van adventure and tech quiz
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:09:08 -0600
...with >> >> Throttle Position Switch >> >> Throttle Idle Screw not open enough >> >> Vacuum Leak >> >> Intake Leak >> >> Timing not advanced enough >> >> Low Fuel Pressure > Weak Pump &or...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 26 May 2011 12:25:47 -0700
...I changed the oil at > 500, 3000, mile increments then switched from Dino to Mobil 1 15/50. It > was clean each time. Since...
Re: 84 westy engine replace advice wanted
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:54:09 -0600
...etc) on my new to me camper with the almost no oil > pressure. > > Real question now is, do I do the swap myself and...
Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:53:28 -0500
...The Mann/Mahle filters seem to hold the pressure in the oil galleries of the engine better than most filters, and consequently the oil...
Re: Oil Change Screwup - HELP!
Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
Wed, 19 Jul 2006 21:36:32 -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: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:27:39 -0500
...sensor (did the black one when I did the > thermostat) > Oil Pressure switches > O2 sensor > Fuel lines > > What other machining will I need besides...
Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Thu, 2 May 2013 22:37:31 -0400
...that it is properly connected. > the > connector for the two oil pressure switches.............................................................OK > There is also wiring for the AC > compressor and AC...
Re: 82 Diesel coolant temp sender location
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:15:33 -0700
...to the coolant > temperature gauge sender; blue arrow to the oil pressure switch; and > green arrow to the glow plug relay sender. There is...