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• Re: Hard to read oil level?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Wed, 17 Aug 1994 16:27:08 -0400 (EDT)
  ...drahzal@c1south.convex.com (Matthew Drahzal) >> >> I, too, have noticed that it is VERY difficult to read >> the oil-stick exactly! All hints appreciated...
• Re: I think I blew a head gasket.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 17 Feb 95 23:32:25 CST
  ...the oil cooler is cooled by the coolant! and if you get leaks between the oil side and coolant side, you'll get the...
• Re: Oil filter on a '74 transporter?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 00:56:18 -0400
  In a message dated 95-09-06 10:31:09 EDT: >hey now, > >call me crazy but i was changing the oil in my...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 17:36:48 -0700
  When I had this problem on my '87, someone suggested the oil cooler had gone bad (an internal seal of some sort). I replaced...
• Re: oil dripping from dip stick tube
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 21:06:07 EDT
  I have cleaned the engine and inspected a few times now and am pretty sure that the oil is comming from the end of...
• Re: Oil consumption by Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 28 May 2003 09:26:56 -0400
  At 08:53 AM 5/28/03 -0400, Kun Chang wrote: >I have 1 qt of Rislone in the oil to quiet lifter noise...
• WTB Oil Cooler bits? For adding to 1.9...
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:23:24 -0400
  Volks...now that I've got oil pressure back to a reasonable level, I'd like to add oil cooling... Does anyone have the...
• Re: Rebuild help please!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen P. Miller
  Thu, 12 May 1994 11:43:24 EDT
  Always relace your oil pump. I made this mistake once. $450 lesson. REPLACE YOUR OIL PUMP while you are at it. Oil pumps are...
• 1989 Volkswagon Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rebecca Finegan
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 23:46:04 EDT
  Looking for help regarding oil light. It periodically comes on and buzzes and then turns off. Upon checking the oil, there is plenty. Is...
• Oil LED ?
  Historical mailing list - insyncro fabrications
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 12:17:13 -0500
  Hello All, I was driving my Syncro yesterday and had the Oil LED flash a couple of times without any buzzer. Oil level OK...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 15 May 2012 20:18:05 -0700
  Scott, Chris was pointing out (correctly) the fact that an oil pressure measurement as an indication of engine health is meaningless without knowing the...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 7 Nov 2015 20:38:39 -0800
  Oil pressure is provided by the mechanical oil pump that turns with the engine. The faster the engine turns the faster the pump turns...
• Re: Redline gear oil
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 09:53:14 -0700
  ...Redline gear oil On 8/7/09, Bernie <berniej@gmail.com> wrote: > Is 75W90 the right weight for Redline gear oil in the vanagon...
• 1980 Oil Change... Simple?
  Historical mailing list - Captain
  Sun, 2 Jun 96 00:19 EST
  ...I was planning on changing my oil for the first time in the 1980 Vanagon. I had my filter, gaskets, oil, tools in hand...
• Re[2]: 86 Westy Syncro oli woes part II....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 96 15:44:37 PST
  This is from memory so 'your mileage may vary', multi-weight oil is made of a base which is the lowest number plus additives...
• Re: switching to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 13:14:23 -0600
  ...There is a site that breaks down different oils and explains what all the stuff means. http://vger.rutgers.edu/~ravi/bike/pages/pages...
• Re: 89 Vanagon oil usage question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 10:51:28 -0800
  ...My question is about oil usage. I have driven to the east and west coast on the interstate from Wisconsin. I drive at 70...
• Re: Rust Prevention Service - ziebart.com/penetr_oil
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:15:09 -0400
  ...What > makes the Penetr-Oil process the best in the business? > > Annual, drip-less oiling process penetrates all seams and joints, > displaces moisture. > Inhibits...
• Re: Rislone Ring Seal and Other Oil Pressure Thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 09:05:44 -0400
  ...Rislone Ring Seal and Other Oil Pressure Thoughts Well, I ordered a VDO oil pressure guage, dual sender and a few other components from...
• Re: Oil Filter performance
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:46:41 -0800
  ...oil condition rated "A". > > At 13,500 miles on the oil, the numbers were slightly higher , 36, 66, 35, > 21 with a recommendation to...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:54:01 -0600
  Don That sounds like a plan I could buy into for sure ~ oil is cheap compared to engine rebuilds ~ thanks for that ORR ~ DeanB...
• Re: Before I buy an engine ...
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 23:28:58 -0400
  ...Have always used VW oil > filters. Had oil pressure sensors replaced. Replaced the oil pressure > regulator piston and spring, had the oil pump replaced...
• Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 17:50:24 -0500
  After installing my new VDO electric oil gauge I finally took my 88 Westy out this afternoon for a test ride. Driving the interstate...
• Re: Oil for infrequently driven vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 26 Dec 1999 11:31:16 -0500
  . It was an interview with a oil chemist who was >discussing additives and corrosion in engines. When asked what he would >use for an...
• Re: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 10:27:39 -0500
  Stan Wilder wrote: > The diesel engines in 18 wheelers with turbo chargers use the same oil > that you do. It might be noted that...
• Re: Oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:30:24 +0000
  Hi Robie, Does your service garage replace the drain plug crush washer each time they change the oil? If not the one-time "crush...
• Re: More oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:25:42 -0700
  As I was looking for adapters to replace the oil filter for my oil cooler, I see there are a couple of different types...
• Re: darkening coolant... oil...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 09:04:23 -0700
  ...This weekend it'll get an oil change to look for signs of coolant in there and a preasure test. Besides the head, are...
• Re: No oil pressure, was: Here's one to rack your brains............
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 May 2000 21:45:32 -0700
  I had an old Quantum on which some PO had pulled the oil pan. Too tight to buy a new gasket, he used blue...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:11:19 +0000
  ...the pressure is less than 5 PSI for an oil temp of 250-260F. I notice that the oil pressure really diminish over oil...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:57:13 -0700
  ...is your oil level half-way on the dip stick? If you overfill the WBXer, the crankshaft will splash the oil in the case...
• Re: oil light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 14:03:55 -0500
  DC-- This is fairly typical on air-cooled VW's when the oil viscosity is too light, or you are using after-market filters...
• Rislone Ring Seal and Other Oil Pressure Thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:41:33 -0700
  Well, I ordered a VDO oil pressure guage, dual sender and a few other components from BusDepot. I also bought this type 4 extender...
• Re: Unsubscribe delete stop
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 8 Jan 2021 08:21:56 -0500
  ...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: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 01:28:18 -0400
  One possibility is that the oil pump inlet screen is getting clogged with debris. Using engine flushes on dirty engines often guarantees this result...
• Re: Pulley End - Crankshaft Oil Seals
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:25:39 -0700
  I had a cracked oil passage plug under there once. It was a slight drip, but obvious. Tried a wad of epoxy, but it...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 13:47:44 -0500
  ...Cheers, Harry On 12/06/2012 01:02 PM, Jon Durham wrote: > Bostig recommends an oil change every 3 to 5K using synthetic oil...
• Oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:22:48 -0700
  Jim, When you do get some fix, consider changing the oil by pumping it out of the dipstick tube. With the oil hot and...
• Re: Gradual switch to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 21:17:24 -0500
  ...Gradual switch to synthetic oil? I recall on the synthetic oil thread a while back that it is advisable to do an engine flush...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 29 Jul 2017 23:20:52 -0700
  ...when you say "flickering oil light", do you mean that the red oil light is flashing at a regular rate? On the later model...
• Re: RX7 oil cooler, anybody else install one?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 28 May 2002 22:33:50 -0700
  Stan, What motor are you running and what oil temps do you have now? I am running an Audi 80 2.0L block and...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 15 May 2012 21:29:34 -0400
  Factory oil pressure spec is based on 3 data points: engine speed, temperature and pressure. 2000rpm, 80C, 2 bar. If you're not using...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 09:59:59 -0400
  Outside temp alone should not have much effect on oil temp unless the radiator is near the end of its thermal capacity, (thermostat not...
• Re: Another operating temp question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:32:11 -0600
  mounted in the oil pressure switch port, No! No! No!, its mounted in the oil pressure bypass port under the TYPE IV engine next...
• Re: more oil temp
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 00:12:49 -0400
  ...plug in the oil pressure and oil temp wires 5. start engine, watch it heat up. >> Now this is the Sensor instalation that is...
• Re: Rabbit Help again
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 10:46:18 -0700
  ...Sounds like the Dynamic Oil Pressure > system is fried or not wired correctly. > > > > > relay clicks and the oil light starts flashing. Turn off the...
• Re: Transmission cooler
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:31:43 -0400
  ...Transmission cooler > > What kind of pump does the automatic transmission use to circulate > transmission fluid through the transmission oil/water cooler? > > The engine oil...
• SAE 30 wt
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 09:50:09 -0700
  Hello Sam, I would stay away form 30wt oil for summer use unless it stays cool where you are. I tried using 30wt this...
• 91 instrument cluster, oil pressure led
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:16:27 -0500
  ...All is good with the retrofit,, except for the oil pressure led/lead. I disconnected the ground for the buzzer and all, so no...
• Re: Excess Oil Pressure Damage in 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:39:33 -0700
  ...Cunegonde's co-owner put 2qts of oil in an all ready full 1.9l WBX > engine. > Huge clouds of dark smoke everywhere, > oil...
• Before I buy an engine ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Howard
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 13:15:13 -0400
  I'm about to buy a remanufactured long block from Fast German Auto to solve my low oil pressure problem. As a last try...
• Re: Push Rod Tube Leak????
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:22:59 -0700
  ...jimt Check you oil! does it have coolant in it??? If not look >> elsewhere for >> your leak. > > > How can you check your oil to...
• Re: ATF in the oil, postscript
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 03 Jul 94 00:11:20 CDT
  On Sat, 2 Jul 94 23:04:30 CDT Will Self said: >Jim recommends an oil change every 2500 miles, whereas the owner's...
• Re: FW: FW: oil
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 14:49:37 -0500
  ...It processes crude piped in from the Cook Inlet Oil Field ocean platforms which lie just a few miles out from the plant in...
• Re: Oil Light Warning buzzer problem...help?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 10:15:56 -0500
  ...Possibly your crankcase is slightly overfilled and the crank/rod assembly is slinging additional oil as the level gets closer to the moving parts...
• Re: Alternative to Oil Drain Plug
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 20:55:30 -0700
  Does anyone Know where to get an oil drain valve that will fit a vanagon About 7 years ago I bought this nifty brass...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 10:39:26 -0500
  ...One of the oil > pressure problems people have experienced when they buy a rebuilt or > reassembled engine is with the new after market oil...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 22 May 2016 20:23:58 -0700
  ...I replaced the higher pressure oil switch and the issue stopped.... Then it came back. So far, it seems a section of the OEM...
• Re: Trip Report & other data
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 5 Jul 2021 11:36:02 -0400
  ...I would be interested to know what is the oil temp range for > other 2.1 Vanagons (with stock oil cooler) - to me I...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 08:28:32 -0500
  ...Oil cooler > Stan, > > Is your concern oil temp or loss of air-flow cooling to the heads and > cylinders? Because a good oil cooler...