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• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:04:08 -0500
  ...tires, '91 2wd camper, the recommended inflation is 43 front psi, 53 rear psi? That's what I run, because that's what the...
• Hoop Humbug----
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 23:27:35 -0600
  ...Hmmmm--Van special-----must have something here---- Load range D 1840lbs.@ 65 psi---- 2 plys rayon 2 plys steel 2 ply sidewall---- Hey this...
• Re: Compression? (PSI)
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:22:56 -0400
  ...40PSI (Bentley 36PSI) Engine OFF 10 minutes check 34 PSI Ben ps.: what is the max and min PSI reading??????? vanagons@cox.net wrote...
• High Idle, Fuel Pressure Test Results and Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Ronald D Maxseiner
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 23:31:49 -0500
  ...Initially it was 38 psi and after about 10 minutes the pressure was 34 psi. This seems to be in spec. At idle the...
• Re: back from summer trip.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Aug 94 18:18:56 EDT
  ...Apparently as you say there should be a minimum of 28 psi at 2000 rpms (Haynes) or 42 psi at 4500 rpm. My feeling...
• Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:53:22 -0700
  ...B- 35 psi C- 50 psi D- 65 psi E- 80 psi Mark TJ Hannink wrote: > > > How do the 93-102 load rating numbers...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 00:34:36 -0400
  ...I measured it > > last weekend at 32 psi unconnected and 39 psi connected -- slightly too > > high but not enough to worry about, I hope...
• Re: Best Tire Pressures for Nokian C2s?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 20:17:32 -0500
  ...On the Westy I pump 'em up to 39 psig on the front and 49 psig on the rear with good results. On the...
• Re: Thanks for input on 14" alloy wheels and 195R14 size tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 19:29:54 -0600
  ...I run 53 psi rear, 43 psi front, which is what VW recommends. I load the van up with camping gear and supplies. It...
• Re: Vanagon tire pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:23:46 -0800
  Probably something like 48 psi front and 53 psi rear would work well enough if you've got the stock type tires on there...
• RE: Michelin LTX M/S for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 19:10:54 -0500
  ...If that brings the fronts down below SM>25 psi, set the fronts at 25 psi instead. This is darn good advice, the '85...
• Re: syncro-tire pressure
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 15:19:12 -0400
  ...so this psi is done when cold. after driving a > some highway miles in this heat the tires heat up significantly and the > pressure...
• Re: UniRoyal Laredo C rated 195x75 ?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 12:16:00 +0000
  ...43 psi front, and 53 psi rear. Most tires can't take this pressure. A D load rating tire should be able to withstand...
• Re: compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:32:28 -0100
  > I tested with a partially warmed-up engine, throttle > untouched (not tied open), and got #1-65 psi #2-175 psi #3-75 psi...
• Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:51:24 -0500
  ...PSI and Bars, for tire pressure >> >> Yup, and the pendant in me has to point out one bar is 14.7, not 14.1...
• Re: Low oil pressure - how to improve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:50:40 -0400
  15 psi at what RPM? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of HotelWestfalia Sent: Thursday, September...
• Re: proper oil temp
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 08:42:20 -0400
  ...I run 20-50w oil with doghouse cooler, and oil pressure running at a constant 45 psi at speed, 15-20 psi at idle...
• Front Suspension Wear? (was: Re: Nokian recommended tire pressure)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:59:13 -0500
  ...tire sticker on the driver's door says 39 PSI front and 48 PSI >> rear. >> Is there any good reason to diverge from these...
• Re: PSI and Bars, for tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:28:59 -0800
  ...A couple PSI or Bar here or there don't matter much. With all the tire configurations, who for sure knows what they should...
• Re: oil
  Historical mailing list - Dr. D.W. Carment
  Wed, 13 Jul 1994 21:22:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The engine was pulling 20 psi at speed prior to installation but afterwards oil pressure increased by 10 to 20 psi (depending on the...
• New (to me anyway) info Re: Reinforced Tires?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 May 2003 12:56:25 -0400
  ...Standard Load tires are limited by the load that can be carried with an inflation pressure of 35 psi. Extra Load tires are limited...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:50:03 -0500
  ...That translates to 36 psi stopped or with vac hose > disconnected, > about 29 psi idling with hose connected. If you're measuring > manifold > vacuum...
• RE: Tires for Vanagons/Reinforced sidewalls/Winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 10:33:43 -0700
  ...Indeed, the light truck tire recommendation has the 48 psi (rear) specification that you referred to. However, VW also recommended the reinforced passenger tire...
• Re: Lighting stove before lighting fridge
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 22:42:57 -0500
  ...about 2.5 percent, as you can only reduce it to 14.7 psia from 14.7 plus about 0.4 psia. > > Yours, > d >
• Re: 1.9 no start (flooded)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 21:34:46 -0500
  ...Should be right about 36 psi with engine stopped, 26 psi at idle. Specifically, 2.5 bar over manifold pressure... Pretty much has to...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 01:21:39 EDT
  In a message dated 8/17/01 3:39:54 PM, townsend@RTP.ERICSSON.SE writes: << (What does the g stand for in psig...
• cheap fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 08:53:34 -0400
  ...It comes with a bunch of adapters and goes up to 100 psi with 1 psi increments. The manual says it has an error...
• Re: [Syncro] Oil pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 19:23:19 -0500
  ...You want Blue, 028-919-081-D for between the push rods. .25 Bar, (3.5 psi) Normally closed, sufficient oil pressure opens or...
• Re: Vanagon weights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:26:21 -0700
  ...50-4=46psi if the van is heavy loaded I add 1 more psi to all tires. Really empty (driver + passenger only) I subtract...
• Re: Yokohama Y370D 195/75 R14
  Historical mailing list - Phil Meyers
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 19:09:18 -0500
  ...I ended up going with the Bridgestone 603V, another "D" load tire, ~1700lbs/tire, 65 psi max. At $300 for the set delivered ($66...
• Re: do we have a vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 10:03:08 -0400
  ...My original fuel pressure regulator measured (with Robert's guage -- uncalibrated) 32 psig with the vacuum and 39 without. My new Bosch fuel pressure...
• Re: Read carefully
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:33:08 -0700
  Just FYI This is reponse from CIP regarding the ss braided line C13-8810 It will handle 40 PSI with no problem, in fact...
• 2 matters, oil pressure, and axle
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:33:57 -0500
  ...When I pulled off the highway and idled, psi dropped to around 5 psi, and briefly below. The oil pressure warning light blinked and...
• RE: '87 Oil pressure NEED HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 17:55:30 -0700
  Dennis, I think you meant to say 10 psi per 1000 rpm. ---------- >From: DHaynes57@aol.com[SMTP:DHaynes57@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, July 25...
• Re: oil pressure norm?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 23:06:13 -0500
  ...The rule of thumb is that you should have at least 10 psi for every 1000 RPM. For example, you should have over 30...
• FS Last item - Don't throw rocks at me.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 08:47:16 -0500
  ...Price $50.00 This tool is 30 years old, rebuilt twice but still breaks lug nuts loose that are torqued to 80 psi on...
• Re: Degrading Comments
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 17:52:33 -0400
  On Sun, 8 Jun 2003, David Marshall wrote: > How does a turbo work then? I assume that 10 PSI boost means that the > manifold...
• Re: Tire Report - Yokahoma Y356 C Tires
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 14:10:49 +0000
  ...I am using 36 psi front and 48 psi in the rear. Those are the pressures recommended on the sticker inside the driver's...
• Oil pressure light on at idle: add a $1.50 oil boster spring.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 14:24:43 EST
  ...The stock pump puts out 150 to 200 psi. The stock spring is set to relieve this pressure and allow only @10 psi per...
• coolant pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 08:54:51 -0500
  ...My 87 van runs 5 -10 psi of coolant pressure (varies with load) while driving and after shutdown rises to near 15 psi for...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Feb 2005 - Special issue (#2005-129)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:13:45 -0800
  ...On what do you base > "but at 36 psi you will be underinflating your tires based > on VW spec."? I should have been more...
• Re: What tire pressure do you use in Agilis 51 tires?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Thu, 16 May 2002 19:53:49 -0400
  ...I have 205/65-15 Agilis and tried 39 psi front and 48 psi rear, which is the regular air pressure. The van seems...
• Re: WR 205 65 15 - suggestions on psi
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 22:53:08 -0700
  ...WR 205 65 15 - suggestions on psi > > I've looked at roadhaus' review and one guy is / was running his at 35 front and...
• Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum experiment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 15:39:39 -0400
  ...I measured it last weekend at 32 psi unconnected and 39 psi connected -- slightly too high but not enough to worry about, I hope...
• Modified Engine Mileage Update...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:52:01 EST
  ...I am using 205x70x14" Firestone tires air pressure 40 PSI. Tires are non-reinforced 88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Ed. Weight of Vanagon is @4000 lb...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:52:25 -0500
  ...The Westy is at a second shop for a second opinion. > The first mechanic reported the compression and leak down results: > #1 120 psi...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 18:59:06 -0400
  ...At 190F ~20 psi. Fun Bus at 355K and original pump still holds ~14 > psi hot idle. Both have oil cooling systems. > > Dennis > >
• Re: Best Tire Pressures?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 09:44:05 -0800
  ...Original Tire - Load rating "C" or 1,433lbs @ 48 psi MAX New Tire - Load rating "96" or 1,609 lbs @ 44 psi MAX Recommended...
• compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 09:15:33 +0000
  ...I tested with a partially warmed-up engine, throttle untouched (not tied open), and got #1-65 psi #2-175 psi #3-75 psi...
• 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...
• tire replacemant manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 11:31:20 -0500
  ...Also note how P-metric tires obtain their max capacity at 35 psi and XL tires at 41 or 42 psi. Above that you...
• Re: michelin agilis tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 20:36:28 -0700
  ...65 psi I'd recommend the following air pressure as a staring point. Front: 45 psi Rear: 55 psi Then adjust "slightly" up or...
• Re: Water boxer gages and temperatures
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 6 Apr 2021 13:34:24 -0400
  ...current usual running pressures are > 20 PSI at idle and about 45 PSI running > And 80 PSI at start up > Transmission temp > Under 210...
• Re: ADJUSTABLE RISING FUEL RATE REGULATOR for WBX and others to cure lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 6 May 2003 11:32:35 -0700
  ...I also found out that the AFPR would > not limit the low pressure under > acceleration and dropped down to 20 PSI > creating a lean...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:50:50 -0500
  ...What is too much oil > > pressure in a waterboxer? Is it 65 psi, 70 psi? > > > > On startup, cold, 20W50 Castrol (I hate the company...
• Low oil pressure confirmed - next steps? 85 GL 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 21:45:07 -0400
  ...my woes have been confirmed with ~6-7 PSI @~850 RPM and about 16 PSI @ ~2K RPM…you all know the drill I am...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 16 May 2005 15:20:45 -0700
  One of the main reasons to keep all tanks outside is that UNREGULATED propane pressure is up around 200 psi when its even slightly...
• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:03:31 -0700
  ...Inflation > Don, IIRC the inflation info on the door plate of a Westy has VW > specifying > 30 psi front and 40 psi rear for...
• Re: Hoop Humbug----
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 09:08:26 -0600
  ...Van special-----must have something here---- > > Load range D > > 1840lbs.@ 65 psi---- > > 2 plys rayon > 2 plys steel > 2 ply sidewall---- > > Hey this is...
• Go with the door sticker.....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Mon, 24 Feb 97 08:29:14 -0500
  ...The >max tire pressure is 40 psi, yet the sticker on the door calls for 48 psi in >the rear tires. The dealer (Wheelworks...