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• Re: OT Hurricanes--really an accident?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 08:26:51 -0700
  ...http://home.earthlink.net/~clubvanagon --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
• Re: 20 psi oil pressure on freeway. Worry?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:20:20 -0500
  The oil pressure relief spring/plunger does the following things; 1) At cold start up it relieves pressure on the Oil Cooler (If you...
• 1986 vanagon gl oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Casa Gofastica motorcycle service
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 11:08:23 -0700
  ...If it turns out to be more than a sender, what are the chances that the Spring in the relief valve is just weak...
• TiiCo Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 13:19:25 -0500
  ...where is the pressure relief located? Is it in the oil filter indicating a bum filter? At what pressure do I start worring about...
• Re: Need to replace a pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:11:10 -0400
  ...that I had an oil leak coming from my oil pressure > relief valve, which is still present and I am going to replace the...
• Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (continued)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 22:31:30 -0600
  ...I breathed a sign of relief and visions -- > Alan Felder > Austin TX > 82 Diesel Westy >
• Re: Installation of Engine Oil Temp. Sensors
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 20:25:05 -0400
  ...writes: >I noticed that you did not recommend the oil pressure relief valve gallery. >I have installed my oil temperature sensor in this location...
• mini-adventure: Westy propane at U-Haul
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:13:09 -0700
  ...to filling with the AutoStop valve is to open the overfill relief ALL THE WAY as the written instructions indicate but which previous fillers...
• A-Arms
  Historical mailing list - eric luebbers
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:50:38 -0700
  ...I would also have to get new springs because the do not have a relief hole for the stock spring. Any Advice or wisdom...
• Re: Differential Side cover Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 May 1998 22:59:06 -0400
  ...Extra parts get caught in the pinion gear and the case becomes the stress relief. Some cases are interchangeable if they have the bosses...
• oil pump
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:10:56 -0500
  ...275.00 new and all i got was the tube a relief valve.I have offered Scott if he returned the pump and his...
• Re: Vanagon use question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 12:21:01 -0700
  ...http://home.earthlink.net/~clubvanagon --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
• oil pressure gauge and temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 18 May 2020 13:25:09 -0400
  ...in this process? I plan to buy the gowesty oil pressure relief plug with the built in port for a temp gauge. Thanks Rick...
• Solution: oil pressure valve removal
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 08:42:47 -0700
  Greetings all, Thanks for the many suggestion for removing the oil pressure relief valve. By far, the most 'doable' came from Bob Hoover. He...
• Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
  Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 11:15:31 EDT
  ...Any tiny relief valve just went kaplooey on the top of it. Fortunately I had another drier and put it in. Going over to...
• Re: Oil Light Warning buzzer problem...help?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 May 2002 21:09:28 -0500
  ...are using anything but a MANN or genuine VW filter the relief > pressure valve is not appropriately set for out Vanagons. > The FRAM and...
• Re: Direction of OP Relieve Valve
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 13:17:39 -0500
  ...Which > direction does the oil pressure relief valve go when you insert it > into the engine - hollow end up or flat end up? When...
• Re: Seat Belts
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 14:54:02 -0500
  ...I bought one of those shoulder belt > pads from WallyWorld and it provides some relief but not enough. Any Ideas? An old trick is...
• Re: 20 psi oil pressure on freeway. Worry?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 22:42:04 -0400
  ...2) Inspect the oil pressure relief valve and spring. Only time I've seen them cause a problem is after tampering, but hey, you...
• Re: 82 diesel 1.6na- Blowing out filters
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 17 Jun 2015 08:23:30 -0700
  ...It was the press relief valve in the oil pump. My memory is hazy on this, but I think the galley that the piston...
• Re: [Re: # pumping water through stalled engine (was: heating parked vanagon)]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 16:20:46 MST
  ...Just > make sure you have adequate strain reliefs on both sides of the plug and cap > connection so that it can withstand the trauma...
• e-bay oil pump dispute
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 12:13:20 -0800
  ...I wanted the pump for the pickup tube because my oil pressure relief valve is sticking. His suggestion is for me to sell the...
• Re: New Vanagon with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael Amato
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 10:45:29 -0500
  ...The leak is not coming out of the oil pressure relief valve I don't believe actually I may have misspoke as it seems...
• Re: Leaking thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 8 May 2002 10:19:36 -0500
  ...Boy, that was a relief! Chris. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of joseph Trussell Sent: Wednesday...
• Al & aehnlichem mist
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 18:50:03 -0600
  ...Does have a brass pressure relief on the side. I would remember if it had blown up. I think. Al Brase, you gotta check...
• Re: wasserboxer oil buzzer warning = Fram
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:06:24 -0500
  ...In the >wasserboxer, i'm proposing that this higher back pressure jams the >engine's oil pressure relief valve to the top of its...
• Re: Propane tank Certification.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:38:19 -0400
  ...Big sigh of relief.
• Re: FOLLOW UP MINOR? COOLANT CATASTROPHE HELP NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:23:34 -0400
  ...The local VW shop (it was still in warrantee) replaced it with what looks like a brass pressure relief valve. Wash off the core...
• Re: Vanagon Definition
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:21:58 -0700
  ...http://home.earthlink.net/~clubvanagon --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
• oil pressure problems
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 13:26:45 -0700
  ...Can I drill and tap the large oil pressure relief screw to get a new oil pressure switch port? I removed this valve, and...
• Cruise control progress
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 06 Jan 1997 15:03:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...If the vacuum becomes to strong for the servo, the pressure relief valve will allow some air into the system reducing the level of...
• Re: Oops, was: Re: Exhaust struts
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Fri, 14 May 1999 21:52:16 -0700
  ...the homemade ones I've seen have > > > failed from inadequate stress relief at the ends. The braze repairs I've > > > made to rusting ends...
• Re: Friday: Fuel containers, a little bit Vanagon related
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:55:35 -0500
  Think about it! Since these cans are so leak proof and there is no pressure relief, they can be bombs. At the risk of...
• Re: Oil temp
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 1996 21:19:53 -0700
  ...Any good oil cooler (I would think) should have a pressure relief valve or something to prevent the oil from flowing through it when...
• Re: What Are YOU Doing This Saturday? (F)
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Fri, 10 May 2002 20:26:19 -0700
  ...realm where the deranged souls of many Vanagon owners dwell. >The relief granted on Frydaye is the only way these poor souls can survive...
• Re: loose blade conncectors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:11:09 -0700
  ...One is crimped on the wires and the other on the insulation for strain relief. Here's the proper crimp tool: http://www.bandc...
• Re: Draining cooling system? hoses
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 13:00:55 -0700
  ...Toyota Corona __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/
• Low oil pressure @ 300 miles
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 3 Jul 2004 15:35:40 -0600
  ...I've tweaked with everything trying to get this thing stable, even the pressure relief valve. Any ideas of what may be happening? Marshall...
• Re: acetone again
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 11:41:06 -0400
  ...Is anyone trying out this modern miracle of a fuel addative? --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
• Question about VDO oil pressure sender?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:59:54 -0500
  ...I was changing out the pressure relief spring today and noticed that the "G" terminal was connected to the VDO gauge and for some...
• Re: The only way to go!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:57:49 +0000
  ...dumping the water out of it, etc) is a big convenience relief that I don't notice much anymore, until I see it sitting...
• Re: auxillary battery hold down?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:09:46 -0300
  ...the threaded hole under the drivers seat, but thats it.Thanks --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
• Re: The (fill in blank) are after us!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 16:40:17 EST
  Ari@OLTECO.COM writes: << In an in rem lawsuit, a plaintiff sues property or things rather than persons or entities. >> Thats a relief! I...
• 20 psi oil pressure on freeway. Worry?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 13:34:56 -0700
  ...I should be taking apart the engine? I cleaned the oil relief valve/plunger. Should I stretch that spring out more? 1983.5 Westy...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:12:40 -0600
  ...What a relief. The PO actually got rid of this van because of this noise...his family couldn't stand it. Bob Stevens http...
• Re: water from exhaust mystery solved.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 12:44:03 -0400
  ...NB that the L-shaped end on the lower bracket doesn't have enough stress relief and tends to break at the corner -- adding...
• Re: sticking lifter cure?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 07:22:01 -0500
  ...If the oil filter is not the right one, the pressure relief valve spring pressure in the filter is not sufficiently strong to hold...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:04:07 -0800
  ...Lots of ranges worldwide have less local > relief than the Smokies and are called mountains. Doesn't have to > be Denali to be a...
• [F] Jesus and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 07:43:04 EST
  ...Notwithstanding the comic relief of Luke vs John lately I would like to see is some separation of church from VW. I'm sure...
• Re: Van following my mouse pointer!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 16:52:12 -0700
  ...Malcolm > > > > > > > > > >______________________________________________________ > >Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. > >http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/ >
• Re: Oil Buzzer - Part II
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:25:06 -0700
  ...The theory being that the relief valve spring becomes > weak, over time, relieving pressure below design, etc., I'm sure you know > the drill...
• Re: Propane Tank in a Van Fire Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 13:07:10 -0600
  ...going to > > guess that what you are seeing is the pressure relief valve on the propane > > tank, as the tank heated up, venting propane...
• Re: windshield repairs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 22:53:49 -0500
  ...A chipped place provides a point for stress relief, and it will occur in the for of a crack. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Frig question
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 21:03:28 +0000
  ...Generally a nice relief from the past few trips. There is one "but" in there. The frig stopped working on gas. It was working...
• Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:36:49 -0400
  ...jr.arnott@GMAIL.COM> > wrote: > > It is with great pleasure (and relief) that I introduce your new and >> improved VANAGON LIST MODERATORS! >> >> David Beierl...
• Re: Fw: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 09:48:25 -0700
  ...the VW specified oil filter has a relief valve not found on the FRAMM or BOSH oil filters that will cause a drop in...
• EV Engine Noise Relief
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 00:45:22 -0500
  Hi All: I have moaned to the list about the diesel-like clatter which my new (1100 km) EV makes at idle. Went in...
• Re: propane fill valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 17:44:56 -0500
  ...Next (and if he didn't do this it's the problem) you open the relief valve on the fill nozzle which will shoot...
• Re: should I feel bad?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 03:10:27 -0700
  ...On the other hand, he really could have been a snake..... --------------------------------- Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief...
• '88 engine knock diagnosis: Thanks, but there is more
  Historical mailing list - Eric
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 14:55:07 -0400
  ...Thank you all for the great input! It seems that most are leaning toward a collapsed or bad lifter which is quite a relief...