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• Re: Blowing coolant hoses.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 16:17:25 -0300
  >blowing out is getting combustion pressure into the cooling system >and popping 'em off. been there, done that in a rabbit diesel. > >head gaskets...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 30 May 2004 20:59:21 -0400
  ...On my 91 Westy the low pressure fitting is right by the compressor, while the high pressure is up in the cabinets. On my...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:14:38 -0500
  ...So far as the oil pressure gauge, it is not necessary to permanently install a pressure gauge to determine the actual oil pressure. Most...
• Re: Someone must know what tire pressure do use in Agilis 51 tires!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 23 May 2002 16:11:36 -0700
  ...Inflate the tire to the same percentage of the maximum inflation pressure. The relationship between load, pressure, and contact patch size is not linear...
• Re: 215/70: Cold Tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 22:38:54 -0500
  ...Cold Tire pressure Wouldn't increasing the front tire pressure INCREASE the under-steer? On Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at 04:47 PM, Automatic...
• Re: San Diego area: pressure tank or cap test adapters?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 20:00:05 -0400
  You should always save those old coolant pressure caps. An old cap which lets air go thru the nipple both ways easily is the...
• Re: the cat did it (solved)
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Tue, 5 May 1998 03:29:34 EDT
  ...but it should have popped the dipstick off > > or blown oil out somewhere. ?? Except that BOTH oil pressure switches indicate when oil pressure is...
• Re: Oil Pressure = 0
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:26:40 -0800
  > My daughter announced that the oil pressure light (86 Vanagon - AKA: The > Mystery Machine) was on this morning and would not go off. I...
• Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:41:23 -0400
  ...Apply your chosen pressure (I'm thinking 50PSI is NOT a good choice!) and look for leaks. Beats the heck out of the $50...
• Re: 91 instrument cluster, oil pressure led
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 03:28:40 -0800
  ...By that did you mean a pressure sender plus a pressure switch in a combined unit? Mark Jonathan Poole wrote: > Howdy List, > > I retrofitted...
• Re: Let's fix our Dometic refigerators
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 23 May 1999 21:00:49 -0700
  ...Thanks again to David Beierl for suggesting a simple way to measure the pressure. The Dometic manual calls for 11 inches of pressure. The...
• Re: plan for oil pressure gauge install- opinions wtd
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 06:00:29 -0700
  ...plan for oil pressure gauge install- opinions wtd > Hi folks, > > I'm planning on adding an Oil pressure gauge to my 88 GL, but...
• 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: Vanagon burned to the ground-fuel pressure gauge?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 14:18:34 -0500
  ...A split fuel hose under 30 psi of pressure is going to spray out a lot of gasoline in a hurry. I'm not...
• Re: coolant system pressure testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 19:08:59 -0500
  The proper method is to get a coolant system pressure tester- with a pump and an adapter. Pump the system up to about 15...
• Re: FI pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 2 Nov 95 13:02:24 EST
  Likewise I also own a full Snap-On fuel pressure gauge set with adapters to analyze most any American or European or Jap car...
• Tire Pressures
  Historical mailing list - Greg Mueller
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 05:40:17 -0700
  ...The label in the door jam says that the front tire pressure should be 39 PSI and the rear should be 48 PSI. However...
• Re: Power steering pump pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bob Repich
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 12:04:50 -0500
  > Anyone have any idea how much pressure the power steering pump puts out on > the vanagon? According to the Bentley manual, when testing, the...
• Re: Oil Light / Buzzer despite NORMAL pressure
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 May 2003 20:19:18 -0700
  VW did a smart thing with the 2.1 engine oil pressure system. It uses 2 switches and monitors one at low rpm and...
• Cooling System Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 17:32:23 EST
  There has been much discussion on the list lately about installing a pressure gague to monitor the pressure in the cooling system to detect...
• Re: plan for oil pressure gauge install- opinions wtd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 19:43:35 -0500
  ...Just as important as oil pressure, consider oil temperature. This way, you will know why the pressure is dropping. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• oil pressure: where?
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 08:38:16 -0800
  The Hayes manual identifies two sources of oil pressure reading. One is where the pressure transmitter is presently attached at the back of the...
• Re: Tires, Load Range and Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sat, 19 May 2001 08:32:54 -0500
  snip > > So go check your tire pressure! Agree! Tires are the most visible and MOST IGNORED safety system in our cars. By the time...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:19:50 -0400
  ...Somewhere in all this please tell me you put in an actual oil pressure gauge, either for test or permanently? You can go around...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 20 May 1999 11:53:20 -0700
  > Some Conclusions: > > 1) Pressure sensed before the filter. > > This would seem to indicate that the Fram filter is more free > flowing than the Mahle...
• Help with A/C High/Low pressure sensor requested
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 13:11:30 -0700
  ...This is located on the High-pressure metal line right above the high-pressure service valve. Bentley shows two sensors: one low; one high...
• 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 11:18:52 -0400
  ...Oil pressure drops below 13 psi at idle as engine warms. Light goes out. Engine goes above 13 psi at 1500 rpm, light flashes...
• Re: Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:51:07 -0500
  If you happen to have a Motive pressure bleeder for your brakes (or equivalent) you could use that to pressurize your coolant system either...
• Re: coolant pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 12:31:22 -0700
  My local repair shop has on occasion used a pressure check to test for leaks, or potential leaks. What pressure should be used and...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Oct 2017 04:47:15 +0000
  There are many variables that effect oil pressure. For the Waterboxer oil temperature varies greatly depending on speed, load, and yes even oil level...
• Re: oil pressure: where?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:53:06 -0500
  The '84 model only has a single oil pressure switch, located on the left side of the crankcase situated between the pushrod tubes for...
• Gas Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Vahid Lajevardi
  Wed, 1 Nov 95 12:31:03 PST
  Hello VWers, I would like to get a pressure gauge to measure the gas pressure after the fuel pump and before the pressure regulator...
• Re: fuel pressure on return to tank
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:30:49 -0600
  ...The higher pressure Audi lines to the injectors need the steel braided lines to deal with the pressure, but I think the return lines...
• Re: Problem: Oil pressure light/buzzer at over 2KRPM. Help!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:50:12 -0800
  I think from about 1986 and on, all VWs have what is call the "dynamic oil pressure warning system". So most engines after this...
• oil pressure problem
  Historical mailing list - Randy Weersing
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 11:59:09 EDT
  ...Still no pressure. I know its not the sender because the hyd. lifters clatter when the pressure is down. So.......my question; I have...
• Re: Tire Pressure - Hankook RA08 185R14C
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:21:57 -0500
  ...Tire Pressure > Not a bad question in fact an important question. The VW recommended > pressure for the stock 185R/14 tires changed over the...
• Re: fuel/oil sender hybrid?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 May 2003 22:25:55 -0700
  I've exercised some thoughts on a fuel pressure gauge. The things that Vanagon owners need to monitor is just the things that will...
• Re: Air lift shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 09:31:07 -0500
  As the van leans, I would guess it generates some serious pressure on the outside bag. The inside bag would expand and drop pressure...
• Re: PS pump pressure testing?
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 08:47:00 -0700
  > Bentley says that the appropriate pressure should be > around 1500 PSI! just a question, maybe a dumb one at that...but i just have...
• Re: oil temp or oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:12:47 -0700
  Remember when you answer the light/buzzer system is functioning on either choice! I always want to know the oil pressure on the Vanagon...
• Re: Recommended Tire Inflation?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 15:38:34 -0800
  > I need to know the recommended tire pressure > for my Kirkland/ Lite Truck 14" tires. Please figure > this based on my '85 Westy with...
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 14:03:02 -0500
  ...The vacuum in the box would cause the gauge to read absolute pressure instead of psig (psi gauge). I think a fuel pressure gauge...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Jul 2017 16:10:18 +0000
  ...Oil pressure light and buzzer On 30 Jul , 2017, at 9:39 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > The oil pressure relief valve begins to relive...
• Re: Oil pressure light on at idle: add a $1.50 oil booster spring.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:14:47 EST
  ...VW added two grooves in the relief bore to relieve pressure when the oil is cold and keep it at certain pressures. Robert [text...
• Re: oil temp or oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 20:49:40 -0500
  FWIW, I have a pressure gauge but not a temperature gauge. I have heard arguments that it is more important to know the oil...
• Re: Re(2): how engine oil degrades (was: synthetics oils)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jan 1997 18:21:44 PST
  ...Below 2000 rpm the dynamic oil-pressure system checks the output of the 4.4psi for an OPEN circuit. This signifies enough pressure is...
• Power Steering Pump - high pressure line
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 16:14:43 -0500
  Looks like I am gong to have to replace the high pressure line that comes off the power steering pump. I can't get...
• Re: Oil Pressure System Confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 11:06:16 -0700
  ...Oil Pressure System Confusion... > Once the high pressure warning is activated, it remains on until the > system see the high pressure switch satisfied or...
• Re: Coolant pressure gauge mounting
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 22:40:52 EST
  ...The pressure at the water pump inlet is lower than the pressure at the outlet. Etc, etc. I'm tired! A pressure gauge anywhere...
• Re: Oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 10:02:07 -0400
  ...The oil pressure has been checked by two independent garages and both confirm that the pressure is "within limits". As a precaution the pressure...
• Re: oil pressure vs. oil temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 09:09:46 -0500
  ...question is...hmm, which one? wouldn't an oil pressure gauge be better? >if the pressure is going down, then wouldn't that mean...
• Re: LPG Pressure, furnace and fridge observations, Was: Propex heater
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:57:01 -0700
  ...Pressures > Note the comments here about pressure, Propane vs. Butane, and pressure. > Confusing.... > > http://propexheatsource.co.uk/heatsource.htm >
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 20 May 1999 11:30:47 -0700
  Hello, I am surprised that no one has definitively said where the oil pressure is sensed. I looked in my Vanagon books, and couldn...
• Re: Lowering Cooling Sys pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 May 1999 01:41:48 -0400
  ...wrote: > Correct me if I am wrong but does not lowering the system pressure also >lower the boiling temp of the coolant? Should this...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:44:09 -0500
  ---- Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > What's a dynamic oil pressure whatsit? You don't have it. Only 1986 and later...
• fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 08:12:05 -0800
  Can anyone tell me what is the size thread is the connection on the fuel pressure test T? I'd like to buy the...
• Re: vacuum and the fuel pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:10:05 -0500
  Under high load conditions (less intake vacuum) it increases the fuel pressure to supply more power. Larry A. d spence wrote: > What is the...
• fuel pressure on return to tank
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:57:37 -0700
  Is the fuel pressure on the return to tank side of the pressure reg. the same as, or less than, the injector side of...
• Re: 84 coolant light.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:09:40 -0700
  ...If pressure goes down .......to below pressure cap pressure ( about 14 psi ) then you think about a leak, or air or exhaust getting into...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 8 Oct 2017 12:38:37 -0700
  ...and oil pressure are interrelated, > > a high oil temp can be translated to a low oil pressure... > > > > 2. oil pressure gauge: again since oil...