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• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 14:43:45 -0700
  ...fuel pressure gauge At 11:27 PM 1/19/2001, Bill Davidson wrote: >any recommendations on where and what type fuel pressure gauge to...
• Re: Pressure bleeding brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 12:08:18 -0500
  ...Robert talking about, > on this pressure bleeding of the brakes? > How much pressure? Where? > Special tools? > Worth it? > Anyone with experience doing this? > Thanks...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:26:56 -0800
  ...That's to check the actual oil > pressure with an oil pressure gauge. You would read that at the sender > that's on the...
• Re: Fuel Pressure T fitting busted!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 10:42:35 -0700
  If pressure tester came with a T connector, install proper sized brass barbed connector in place of OEM T? When checking pressure, remove new...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:05:14 -0600
  John Iseman wrote: > You must test the oil pressure. Many people have intemittent problems with > the dynamic oil pressure system. > > jIseman457 > 91 Vanagon > 84K...
• Re: ...oil pressure...oil sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 28 May 2005 08:23:08 -0700
  Ja, like Karl says, your pressure sounds fine. The usual function of the light is to FLASH at low pressure, and above 2000 RPM...
• Tire pressures
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:57:01 -0700
  > Use the factory recommended pressures for > the 205/70 that was OEM and you should be set. > Just remember NEVER to exceed the maximum...
• Pressure bleeding brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 11:37:20 EDT
  ...Robert talking about, on this pressure bleeding of the brakes? How much pressure? Where? Special tools? Worth it? Anyone with experience doing this? Thanks...
• Re: inflate tires up to max pres?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 13:12:36 -0500
  ...The pressure numbers provided in >the door jamb directly relate to the amount of air >pressure required for that particular tire to meet the...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Thu, 2 May 2019 06:56:34 -0700
  I installed the VC oil pressure gauge kit and like knowing what my actual oil pressure is. Would recommend. Have no experience with the...
• Re: Last question of the night
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 10:29:21 -0500
  ...Regulated pressure was to be 15 psi. '87 Isuzu Impulse; Pulled the line coming to the regulator. Pressure in the 80s. Checked the pressure...
• Re: PS pump pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 05:08:03 -0500
  ...The pressure relief valve allows the pump to >"idle" and spin but not pump as the pressure reaches a certain level (or >perhaps the...
• Re: Tire Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bob Paul
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:12:32 EDT
  ...What should I keep my tire pressures at on a 1980 Westfalia with three people plus gear? >> The recommended tire pressures published by the...
• Oil pressure standard -- 13.1 or 29 PSI?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 20:53:17 -0700
  I installed an oil pressure gauge on my 89 GL and I measure 22 PSI at 2000 RPM after a warm-up by driving...
• oil pressure problems
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 13:26:45 -0700
  Hello, I believe my pressure is ok. The light just wont go off. How often does it break in the on position? I dont...
• 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 - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 28 May 2017 12:48:36 -0400
  ...John On Sun, May 28, 2017 at 11:21 AM, David Beierl wrote: > IIRC the high-pressure sender on the 2.1l has a...
• pressure gauge range for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:08:17 +0200
  Hi All, I ordered a 100psi pressure gauge to check my van's fuel pressure (30-40psi normal, 90 psi with fuel pressure regulator...
• Re: Where to adjust Gas Pressure on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 10:07:36 PDT
  Hans, the fuel pressure is not adjustable on these engines. If there is not sufficient pressure, the cause could be the fuel pump or...
• Re: Tire Pressure Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:52:39 -0800
  ...I like that front-to-rear tire pressure ratio. I assume the max allowed pressure cold on the 195/70 14's in the...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:03:35 -0800
  ...88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm Come on, Scott. The problem is most likely electrical. FEW people can test their own oil pressure and doing...
• No fuel line pressure when off???
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 17:13:30 -0700
  in my 1982 westy, should the fuel rail remain pressurized once switched off? I have a pressure gauge attached in-line as I was...
• Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 21:05:39 -0700
  ...You pumped a brake pressure bleeder up to 20 psi? So what part of the reservoir and connecting system was designed for pressure? Watching...
• oil pressure relief valve washer
  Historical mailing list - Michael Y. Feng
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 21:44:32 -0400
  Hi, I posted a problem with my oil pressure light flashing after I put an aftermarket oil filter on there. Well, the oil pressure...
• oil pressure switches
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 20:22:03 -0400
  Troubleshooting my dynamic oil pressure warning system on '86 2.1. The sensor on the left side by the pushrod tubes is acting wierd...
• Re: pressure testing cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 09:44:12 -0800
  I curious how you used the pressure tester to diagnose the radiator. It seems that the system would have to be up to temperature...
• Oil pressure warning
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 23:23:56 -0500
  Hi Brian, I just read your latest post about your oil pressure warning without having read what repairs were performed and why but here...
• Where to get coolant system Pressure Checker?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Braden
  Sat, 22 May 2004 18:16:34 -0500
  Does anyone know where to get the coolant system pressure checker (attaches either to the pressure cap or the coolant tank) for an 1983...
• Propane tank pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 3 May 2006 14:00:33 -0700
  I would like to pressure test the tank and with it the valves. I wonder what pressure I would have to use. Anyone? Or...
• Re: Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 21 May 2017 16:53:54 -0400
  Hey Tubaguy, The gauge will read the pressure of whatever is connected to it. If there are no leaks in the gauge or the...
• Re: REPOST after List hiccup (AC high pressure line adaptor valve VAG 1637?)
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:57:26 -0500
  Check A/C line pressures???? High pressure truck tire gauge!!!! The number to call "BR 549" Howard >but none of them around here have...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Question...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 22:54:28 -0400
  The fuel pressure is modulated by engine vacuum. That is the purpose of the vacuum hose at the back of the regulator. The idea...
• Re: oil light
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 06:24:35 -0600 (CST)
  ...Why is the oil pressure light coming on? Without measuring we are only guessing, get a pressure gauge, remove the oil pressure switch and...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 May 2001 15:21:10 -0400
  ...connected), fuel pressure decreases (yes, DECREASES) to about 32 >psi. You have a major fuel pressure problem. The machine is going to run rich...
• Re: Adding oil pressure and temp gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:45:22 -0400
  Can anyone recommend the bits I'd need to buy to add oil pressure and oil temp gauges to Mellow Yellow? Another option for...
• Re: tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 08:01:35 -0700
  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: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:59:39 -0500
  ...A pressure gauge measures the difference in pressure between two points, specifically the inside and the outside of the Bourdon tube. Usually the outside...
• Re: coolant level rising - A solution?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 12:59:16 EDT
  ...Tightening the cap to the spigot of the pressure tank seals the valve plate between the pressure tank and the expansion tank. If the...
• Re: oil temp or oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 22:16:39 -0400
  ...I also modified both gauges with a toggle switch for each one and added fuel pressure sending unit in the pressured side of the...
• 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 - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 May 2017 05:24:35 -0400
  ...The oil pressure switches we sell are not these colours. Low pressure switches, 0.03 bar, are BLUE and high pressure switches, 0.09...
• Re: Michelin Agilis Report
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:04:54 -0700
  ...Folks should not confuse the "max pressure" number on the sidewalls of their tires with the pressure they should actually run. The number on...
• Oil Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Nick DeAngelis
  Thu, 2 May 2019 06:18:19 +0000
  ...Anyone have any experience and/or preference between the Van-Again oil pressure gauge kit vs. the Van Cafe oil pressure gauge kit? Thanks...
• Re: Dreamy New Tires & Pressure Inquiry
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 03 Aug 1996 18:37:41
  >They put 35 lbs of pressure in them. It maxs at 50lbs. I took >the air pressure up to 40lbs all the way around...
• Re: Oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Richard Stevens
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 08:36:24 +0100
  I too have an oil pressure alarm "fault". With my T25 1989 2.1l the alarm blips in around the 2000 rpm mark and...
• What FI pressure gauge to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 16:22:13 -0700 (PDT)
  Well, I've decided I need to add a fuel pressure gauge to my kit of tools for FI diagnosis of my '81 Vanagon...
• Re: buzzing fuel pump - additional info
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 19:04:39 -0800
  The fuel pump doesn't regulate the fuel pressure - the fuel pressure regulator does. The Vanagons fuel pressure regulator will keep everything in check...
• Re: Tire pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 19:07:39 -0700
  ...Tire Pressure If you look on the inside of the drivers side door jam you should find a silver sticker with the factory recommended...
• Re: Oil light and warning
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:19:55 -1000
  ...The Dynamic Oil Pressure warning cirucit should be quite happy with that wire grounded ..'thinking' oil pressure above whatever the threshold rpm is OK...
• Re: Air conditioning hose
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 07:35:37 -0500
  Robert Cardo wrote: > It is possihble to splice into the low pressure side of the lines > without any consequence, as long as you double...
• Testing the cooling system Re: How Hot is To Hott?
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:13:56 -0400
  Craig, 1 - First thing check (by squesing a hose) to see if the cooling system is holding pressure. ALL cooling systems (today) are pressureized...
• Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 May 2016 20:15:25 -0400
  ...As much as the system will operate at some overall pressure there are pressure differences throughout the system. No pressure difference, no flow. So...
• Re: Recommend a good tire pressure gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 4 Jun 2017 16:59:01 -0700
  I use this one and I like it a lot https://jacosuperiorproducts.com/collections/tire-pressure-gauges/products/tire-pressure-gauge-elitepro-series-100...
• tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Susan Cote
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:02:53 -0500
  ...Can anyone give me some advice on tire pressure. My new tires state 65 psi max.. Do I still use the recommended pressure outlined...
• Re: AC Drip Drop
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 21:52:46 -0700
  ...What the heck are you talking about? The high side fills until it reaches max pressure and the high pressure switch turns off the...
• Re: Blinking oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 7 Dec 2020 22:20:13 -0500
  ...With no pressure the low pressure sensor is a closed circuit; the high pressure switch is an open circuit. In my Bentley, there are...
• Re: Tire Pressure Question
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 21:41:40 -0500
  Thanks Dave, that makes some sense I'll try the 185 pressure. I'll see how that works out when the roads get snowy...
• Re: Oil Pressure Springs and Pressure adjusters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Sep 1994 13:14:17 EDT
  ...I also have in my possession (courtesy of JCW) two /items designed to boost oil pressure: a) an annular pressure valve piston /with extra...
• Re: Oil pressure switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:09:19 -0700
  have you actually measured the oil pressure to make sure it is, well, not just low oil pressure? what weight of oil? -matthew Solange...
• Re: Oil Pressure System Confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 09:47:27 -0400
  Once the high pressure warning is activated, it remains on until the system see the high pressure switch satisfied or the ignition is reset...
• Re: what causes low oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 11:22:14 -0800
  ...what causes low oil pressure > >[...]what causes the oil pressure to get low >enough to trigger the light? assuming that the oil was getting...
• 83 Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Question
  Historical mailing list - Kip Jacob
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:05:12 -0800
  Hi, May I ask if anyone knows how long the fuel rail should hold pressure and what the minimum pressure is after the engine...