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Synthetic Oil selection?
Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 13:16:58 -0500
...Is it ok to switch to synthetic oils in my 83 vanagon with 193,800 miles? The multi-grade is only good to outside...
Re: Black Vapor and Rattle. And other stuff.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 8 Nov 2014 10:41:48 -0500
It is normal for the fuel system to hold pressure. It is desirable and a goal. Gasoline wants to evaporate quickly and the and...
Re: Air Conditioning
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:51:51 -0500
...Back when I had my '88 van, I dutifully switched my system >> > over to R-134a because R12 was going out and what little...
Re: 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:21:14 -0500
...seals > > > > > > New Headlight switch New front door and sliding door locks > > > > > > OTHER > > > > > > Factory leather steering wheel. > > > > > > Lighted, dash mounted oil pressure gage > > > > > > Radio - none...
Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 1 Nov 2010 19:17:14 -0700
...Then I installed some gauges...Oil temp and Oil pressure. That's something I've been wanting since I first got this van about...
Re: Hunting idle, jerking bucking Vanagon woes!!!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Apr 94 9:12:11 EDT
...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: Head Gasket oddity
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 06:32:06 EST
...I would get rid of that pipe nipple and tee combination though for the oil pressure gauge/switch. I foresee the nipple breaking just...
Re: Foil Replacement - GW Kit
Historical mailing list - LarsP
Fri, 5 Jan 2024 18:07:27 -0700
...The circuit for the dynamic oil pressure switch failed. The diagnostic trick was when I noticed the oil pressure warning light was flashing to...
Re: 84 Vanagon: Would you fix if it yourself (if you were me?)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 22 Oct 1996 23:06:39 -0400
...Can do oil changes on the 84 vanagon... woohoo 2. replaced the coolant reservoir myself! 3. replaced alternator myself! These are the extent of...
Re: Sensors for accessory gauges
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Sat, 21 Sep 2002 13:27:42 -0700
...he was doing some other work (installing my gauges....oil pressure & volts are done, Oil Temp waiting on sender, coolant temp...trying to figure...
Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Fri, 5 Jan 2007 13:53:54 -0800
...with digi meter, test fuel pressure, test idle control parts, pull throttle body/idle switch and the switch tested OK (most of the time...
Re: [WetWesties] LVC Should Have Been Posted Friday
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:00:25 -0600
...Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch >>> format to Traditional >>> Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent >>> Activity >>> a.. 3New Members >>> b...
Re: Got motor mounts to take care of on my '88
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:09:46 -0700
...I found that by removing the belts and coolant pump pulley (I was also replacing the high pressure oil switch) and loosening the dipstick...
bus stuff
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Tue, 16 Apr 96 18:04:26 EDT
...In other bus news, I'm still waiting for my shipment from WCM which contains a new oil pressure switch and two seat belt...
Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 29 May 2014 08:31:02 -0400
...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: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Tue, 13 Mar 2001 16:09:23 -0800
...I've also seen somewhere someone simply glue thermo switches at various areas in the motor to sense hot spots. Those switches connect to...
Re: diff lock woes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:53:39 -0400
...Having the light stay on after the harness is unplugged from the switch says short somewhere. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: True Grit---
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
...added, Oil Temp, Cylinder head Temp, Oil Pressure, Volts July 2001 Rebuilt 4 speed manual transmission July 2001 New Reverse Light Switch on transmission...
Re: Frydaye Air Sensors and Other Works of Friction
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 1 Oct 2005 00:05:39 -0700
...switches > and > relays) are closed, keeping the pressure areas separated. When > restarting the pump, as long as everything is OK, the smoke pressure > is...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:21:01 -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: Debugging air leaks in a Diesel
Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:28:21 -0700
...However putting the can a foo= > t or two above the injection pump, and thus creating a small over pressure > = > into the pump, then...
merry xmas from brazil
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Sat, 23 Dec 2000 12:30:23 -0500
...off but quickly remedied.  the other problem was a bad oil pressure sensor wire connection causing the buzzing about 2500 rpm.  i...
Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant / AC Detail
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 3 Sep 1999 12:07:48 EDT
...and low speed fan switches (radiator), high and low pressure AC switches and compressor activity. No noticeable effect on oil temperature. Hope this helps...
Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Apr 2017 to 9 Apr 2017 (#2017-131)
Historical mailing list - Remy
Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:12:13 -0700
...Ended up the dashboard brake light was somehow associated with the A/C switch. The fuse kept blowing. Replaced the A/C switch and...
Help troubleshoot my instrument cluster
Historical mailing list - James Ballen
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:51:37 -0800
...I've read that there is an oil pressure sensor (I think) that starts engaging after 2k RPM, is this right? Seems like that...
Re: Could it by Blow by revisited and questions answered
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:35:44 -0400
...leak on the ground, including main crankshaft seal and tranny seal, breather tower bottom o-ring, oil pressure switch, bore hole plug. -Internal sealing...
Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Apr 2007 - Special issue (#2007-438)
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:28:11 -0700
...Hope this >>helps, >> >> > >My oil reeks like gasoline within a couple hundred miles of an oil >change. I have always thought that gas was...
Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:08:34 -0600
...switched using a spare rear defogger switch in 1999 and haven't > switched back since. And yes I carry at least two headlight switches...
Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 12:42:48 -0600
...Is it ok to switch to synthetic oils in my 83 vanagon with 193,800 miles? The multi-grade is only good to outside...
Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:11:08 -0400
Sunshine, Is the coolant light blinking? The buzzer you speak of is the .9 bar oil pressure sensor. Check to see if it only...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:23:10 -0400
...The Mann/Mahle filters seem to hold the > pressure in the oil galleries of the engine better than most filters, > and consequently the oil...
87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:54:25 -0700
...housing with new t-stat, cap, stainless hardware seals, new oil pressure switch's installed a good used front diff and repacked cv's...
1.9L-still no cold idle-looking for ideas-long
Historical mailing list - Scott W.
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 10:54:40 -0800
...checked fuel pressure- 32 at idle, 38 with the vacum hose to the pres. regulator disconnected. no problem. verified that the injectors are working...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sat, 28 May 2011 03:29:19 -0400
...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: Synthetic Oil selection?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 20:28:31 -0800
...Synthetic Oil selection? Questions: Is it ok to switch to synthetic oils in my 83 vanagon with 193,800 miles? The multi-grade is...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
...The Mann/Mahle filters seem to hold the pressure in the oil galleries of the engine better than most filters, and consequently the oil...
Give this vanagon a good home, dont let it go to the cretins :)
Historical mailing list - Matt Brickell
Sun, 25 Jun 2000 23:36:42 EDT
...rear heater switch inop, oil drips from main seal a little not huge, paint faded a little ( navy blue single tone) on the sliding...
Moral qestion--Case in point
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:23:47 -0500
...No oil burning, no coolant leaks, no smoke, plugs all textbook-beige. New dist. cap and rotor, new fuel pressure regulator, new fuel filter...
Re: watch out ..bit of a rant - about coolant etc.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 22 May 2012 13:17:57 -0700
...T fitting so I could run an oil pressure gauge and a oil pressure warning light switch at the same time.. He kept saying...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:10:57 -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: Vanagon Reliability (Long)
Historical mailing list - Katherine Lee
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 12:32:02 -0800
...When we turned around and headed up the I-5 to return to Vancouver, we ran (almost) completely out of oil. The oil pressure...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -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: Head Gasket oddity
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:23:37 -0500
...I would get rid of that pipe nipple and tee combination though for the oil pressure gauge/switch. I foresee the nipple breaking just...
Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 07:29:59 -0600
...So, I switched from using Castrol 20W50, which had served me well, to Pennzoil 20W50. I noticed that my oil pressure gauge was reading...
Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 13 May 2013 08:29:29 -0700
...carrier bars engine mounts motor mounts oil pan oil pickup oil filler dipstick & tube exhaust mounts bell housing bell housing dust shield bell housing...
Re: Tachometer retrofit: 85 to 86
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 21:03:19 -0400
...van has the dynamic oil pressure warning system, the 85 that has the tack does not. I would just switch the tach for the...
Re: [WetWesties] sudden glitch
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:49:58 -0700
...Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity a.. 8New Members b...
Lowering Cooling Sys pressure
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sat, 1 May 1999 19:27:49 -0700
...sensor/switch (screws into the radiator) in. Doing this will lower the pressure in your system while keeping temp within specs...this helps to...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:55:29 -0500
...new spark plugs and wires, new air filter, > > > >recent oil change. Checked throttle position switch and > > > this is ok. > > > >Idle stabilizer is working. I...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
...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: O ring making kit
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 11:23:42 -0600
...I wouldn't trust a home made O ring on my Oil Pickup Tube since this is the key to getting home. I've...
Re: SOMETIMES IT WILL, OTHER TIMES IT WON'T
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:51:46 -0700
...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: True Grit---
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
...added, Oil Temp, Cylinder head Temp, Oil Pressure, Volts July 2001 Rebuilt 4 speed manual transmission July 2001 New Reverse Light Switch on transmission...
wiring for gauges
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Mon, 16 Jul 2001 21:18:33 -0400
...Still have to connect the pressure sensor yet, and will try an idea that someone on the list brought up, using a hose from...
Re: [Syncro] Re: Donations Requested - Boston Bob
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:21:13 -0700
...I have had the pleasure of conversing and discussing engines and oil pressure with Bob.� He was so knowledgeable and spoke with so many...
John rogers:was 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:05:48 -0500
...seals >> > >> > New Headlight switch New front door and sliding door locks >> > >> > OTHER >> > >> > Factory leather steering wheel. >> > >> > Lighted, dash mounted oil pressure gage >> > >> > Radio - none...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:59:54 -0500
...new spark plugs and wires, new air filter, >recent oil change. Checked throttle position switch and this is ok. >Idle stabilizer is working. I...
Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
Mon, 17 May 2010 16:17:42 -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: General Trip Questions and SouthEast Specific
Historical mailing list - jbange
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 18:11:20 -0700
...Everyone has a different comfort level-- I personally am paranoid and couldn't travel in my Vanagon until I installed an oil pressure gauge...
Snap on wire connector tool
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 20:53:58 EDT
...I checked the wire going to the oil pressure switch and it was > connected and no insulation scraped away or any iffy spots in...