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Re: wasserboxer oil buzzer warning = Fram
Historical mailing list
Sat, 3 Feb 1996 12:40:45 -0500
...The .9 bar switch is >located below the water pump & crank pulley, near the oil pump. > >I hopes this helps to clarify. Jim, you...
RE: Yes another stupid question:)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Feb 1997 08:39:25 -0400 (AST)
...There is no easy way to get oil in other than the pump, unless you like oil down your arms, all over the tranny...
Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 6 Mar 2010 20:57:03 -0500
...I >> suspect something might be wrong with this oil pump; though I can't >> imagine what. I didn't have oil pressure problems with...
Re: Febi Diesel Vanagon Oil Pump Quality?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:32:19 -0700
...On Friday, August 12, 2016, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote: > Apparently I needed a higher volume oil pump when going to turbo diesel...
Re: Mechanic say's Oil pump can't leak slowly
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:28:47 EDT
...oil >pump I'm stump after cleaning off and watching it leak from the edge >of the >square plate where the oil pump is...
Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 6 Mar 2010 17:15:51 -0800
Check the connector on the pressure sender down by the oil pump and crank pulley. If you've left it off the blinking will...
water leak
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Tue, 30 Nov 2004 20:01:09 -0600
>>I have a minor water leak coming off the lowest tip of the oil cooler. The two hoses above the oil cooler are dry...
Slight pressure after oil pump install?
Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 23:20:42 -0700
...The next task on the list was the oil pump. I lined the slot in the cam up with the tang on the pump...
REPLACING OIL PUMP
Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:45:48 -0700
...I was wondering if any one has done a write up on replacing the oil pump. I have an '85 auto Westy, with 161K...
Re: oil pump change in the van??
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 4 Nov 2005 11:56:20 -0500
...That big(over one inch) regular slotted screw at the oil pump has a piston and spring inside.I have heard that people will...
Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 6 Nov 2015 17:06:11 -0800
...Oil Pump Replacement. yes, on all three types of engines that come in vanagons. I've never believed in replacing oil pumps myself much...
Diesel Oil pan
Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 20:52:16 -0500
I'm trying to locate a Vanagon diesel oil pan, engine mounts, oil pump with pickup, or a complete, though not necesarily good diesel...
Roadhaus - Oil Leak diagnostics
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Fri, 8 Aug 2003 16:24:07 -0800
...possible Oil pump cover gasket ... possible Oil sending unit cracked and spraying oil ... possible Does anyone have any other possible causes? Things I should...
Re: Leaking fuel-pump?
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 15:18:09 -0400
...replace the pump (super cheap) along with the seal, if it was mine. Check and see if it's a oily/gas mixture, if...
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: Slick 50 any good?
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Thu, 30 Apr 1998 20:08:25 -0500
...It was cnfirmed to be oil pump failure. 2) DuPont corp holds the patents on Teflon, S-50's active ingredient and published a...
FS-turbo diesel parts
Historical mailing list - greg rich
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:19:42 MDT
...oil cooler $20, oil pan $30, oil lines $50, cylinder head $250 (rebuilt or $125 as is), short block (rough $50), oil pump $10...
Re: Spooked!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 4 Jun 2011 08:06:30 -0500
...I'd try the oil pump first - it's > a cheaper solution. > > If the pressure only drops at high temperatures or after running hard...
Re: Minor Oil pump leak and minor valve cover leak
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 17:14:30 -0500
...Minor Oil pump leak and minor valve cover leak > Today while inspecting the underside of my 1989 vanagon GL for anything > unusual I noticed...
Fixed!: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Fri, 12 Oct 2001 12:45:23 -0700
Hi all, Some of you many remember me pulling my hair out over the oil pump in my 1.6L diesel Vanagon initially having...
Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 6 Mar 2010 19:42:00 -0500
...I suspect something might be wrong with this oil pump; though I can't imagine what. I didn't have oil pressure problems with...
Re: At the pump ...
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:28:00 -0400
...They pump the gas, clean the windshield, and check the oil. The air for tires isn't at the pumps but is free. Their...
Re: stalling when engine is cold
Historical mailing list - Brian Lazara
Fri, 2 Sep 1994 15:42:54 -0700
...It could also > have a bad oil pump. That's right, oil pump! If the same engine has zero > compression, the chances are even...
Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:08:25 -0600
...Any opinions? --------------------- Clip ------------------ I'm running Type IV air cooled engines with the stock oil pumps. I get 80 Psi + on cranking cold, 14...
Re: Oil pressure ?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sat, 22 Nov 2014 20:18:42 -0500
...Which seal was replaced? Was it oil pump? May want to check clearance between oil pump gears and cover. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a...
Re: 91 vannie oil lite and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Ry
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:41:33 -0500
...Eastern Daylight Time, > rylincoln@GMAIL.COM writes: > > Could be worn > out/improper sensors, worn oil pump, or worn engine.... or any combination > thereof. > > thank...
oil pump shaft for automatic transmission
Historical mailing list - Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:38:22 -0700
Hi, Does anyone has a pump shaft for automatic transmission for sale? Ramon Celaya Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales (686) 551-9292
Oil Pressure
Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
Tue, 2 Apr 2002 19:15:00 -0500
...Today the oil light went on, I proceeded to change the oil, check the oil pump, the oil switch; and everything seems to be...
Re: Hot water pumps
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Sun, 13 Jul 1997 17:35:36 -0500
...There is a pre-lubing device called the pre-luber that circulates engine oil through all galleys the oil pump services and does this...
Re: Oil pump removal
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:43:12 -0700
...cvml','tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET');>> wrote: > > > The question is, will the oil pump clear the rear pulley? > > I don't have the tools to...
Re: gas smell in oil update
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 5 Sep 2003 14:19:45 -0400
...with the gas pump in his hand! I > don't know if he would have pumped gas into my oil, as I stoppeed him...
Re: Fluids Analysis!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 23:46:29 -0800
...Then keep the > pump afterwards. If you plan to test oil and coolant get a pump just for the > coolant. It will be a...
Re: oil pressure diagnosis.
Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:20:20 -0700
...You need to confirm hot idle oil > pressure with a gauge. May only be a bad sensor. Rarely do these oil pumps > wear out...
Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 18:56:02 -0600
...Problem in this case was high friction in oil pump, not belt tension. Changed oil pump and problem fixed. In the second case problem...
Oil pump on e-bay
Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 16:12:59 +0800
...So I received the pump with the incorrect pickup tube. I wanted the pump for the pickup tube because my oil pressure relief valve...
Oil Pump seals
Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
Thu, 20 Jul 2000 13:44:21 -1000
...my part) I've notices that it slowly leaks form the oil pump area and suspect a 79. seal problem. I hear I would...
Re: PS pump pressure testing?
Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
Thu, 27 Jun 2002 22:31:46 -0400
...Vane type pumps (the kind that are in the Van) need very clean oil. The pressure relief valve allows the pump to "idle" and...
WARNING !! Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 07:11:24 -0400
...Started pump and let run for >half hour recirculating the fuel through the gas can. Then a quick few >seconds with the oil poured...
Re: Mystic Oil
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:03:08 -0700
...Thinner oil will aid in pumping up that collapsed > lifter more quickly - thicker oil is harder to get through the orifice into > the lifter...
The road salt in Vermont is very impressive
Historical mailing list - Jonc
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:05:12 -0400
...drilling holes when they have to and using pump oil cans and brushing or spraying on where they can... the machines look pretty funky...
[f]Re: diluted oil
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Tue, 3 Jan 95 15:57:31 PST
So Dan MacMillan says: > I believe VW corrected this 'gas into the oil' fuel pump problem in '73, > when they added the little drain...
Re: Victor Reinz full gasket kit concern (2.1 wbx)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 20:03:37 -0700
...I replaced the > oil pump cover gasket during the process. I measured the clearance of the > pump gears to be between 0.002" and...
Re: Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 30 Jan 2002 17:33:17 -0800
...Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil > Marvel Mystery oil . > Did you get any special crud out with the oil that the...
Re: Mystic Oil
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:33:15 -0700
...Thinner oil will aid in pumping up that collapsed > > lifter more quickly - thicker oil is harder to get through the orifice > into > > the lifter...
Re: yet another water pump
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 2 Nov 2006 20:21:18 -0500
Why would you think the re-packaged, (Bosch is now a re-seller of many parts), maybe Graf pump will outlast a German pump...
oil light coming on
Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
Tue, 28 May 2002 14:56:50 -0700
...Oil pump going? Other ideas? If it is the oil pump, is this an easy or difficult job? am not leaking any oil anywhere...
Re: 69-96 RIP
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Jul 1996 13:21:48 -0700
...In my case, I had a leaky hose from the remote oil filter spray oil from the oil pump area onto the muffler, where...
Re: Help with oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:58:48 -0500
...However the real problem is that during an oil change the pump and suction lines will also drain down. This requires the pump to...
Re: Oil pressure ?
Historical mailing list - PSD
Sat, 22 Nov 2014 20:17:59 -0500
...Could there be an oil pump problem on the new 2.2 engine? The oil pump pressure was tested by Noah when the rear...
Re: Yes another stupid question:)
Historical mailing list - Erik O
Thu, 06 Feb 1997 12:55:51 -0800
...There is no easy way to get oil in other than the pump, > unless you like oil down your arms, all over the tranny...
Re: Oil seal replacemets
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:38:39 -0700
...111 115 111 B - Oil Pump Cover Note - This a very thin gasket by design, so NO gasket sealer is to be used so...
Re: REPLACING OIL PUMP
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:50:02 -0400
...REPLACING OIL PUMP Hi Volks, Well the oil pressure light has gotten more persistent. I put in a VDO gauge and press is not...
Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:46:29 -0600
...brand of oil filter will fix this but > >> thicker oil will reduce or eliminate the symptoms. > > > How does thicker oil pump up a lifter...
Re: Parts for conversion to inline VW engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:50:21 -0800
...You can buy a new oil pump with longer gears in it, and the right aluminum oil pump pick up tube with a matching...
Re: '73 van, Water in Oil
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 20 Nov 1995 14:31:00 -0800 (PST)
...oil level that INCREASED, when you didn't add any oil? These are the signs of a bad fuel pump. It still pumps enough...
Re: 91 vannie oil light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:05:09 -0400
...thank you for the reply new engine 25 miles on it, new sensors,german, new bearings, oil pump etc, great oil pressure. rune great...
Re: 2.0 Swap. Oil pump prime puzzler.
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 29 Feb 2000 18:12:43 -0800
Pouring oil??? Why not use a drill to turn the oil pump gear via the distributor? MUCH simpler that way! You should always use...
Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 30 Jan 2002 16:52:42 -0800
Greetings everyone, Just a brief progress report to say that tightening the 4 bolts on my oil pump face plate to squeeze that gasket...
1.9l Oil pump R&R
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 16:09:21 EST
Can someone give me a notion of how much stuff has to come off in order to remove the oil pump on a digijet...
Another engine free to a good home (complete) -- in Baltimore, MD | Is the Vanaru.com 3.3 kit ready to go yet?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 13 Aug 2006 12:55:20 -0400
I blew all the oil seals out of this engine. The van floods completely when the fuel pump runs. The van runs with the...