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• Gauge wiring and mounting, 82 vanagon westy
  Historical mailing list - K. Wyatt
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 09:28:31 -0600
  ...Bloss Wrote, BTW, I also replaced the pressure relief spring since I had heard that this was a common culprit. OK, one more question...
• Re: Propane tank certification
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:52:13 -0400
  ...They pressure tested it and replaced my relief= valve. Then used a can of Rustoluem and looks good as new. Here's a picture...
• Re: Fri. Gas pedal control..
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:00:10 -0600
  When one drives manually (I always do, even in vehicles with cruise control), the foot and leg need relief at times. I don't...
• Re: Bye for a while
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 14:26:01 MST
  ...For everyone > else, it means blessed relief from one of the bigger mouths on the list. > But I'll be back. Thanks to all...
• Re: Re-wiring doors (power windows, etc)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 12:23:25 -0700
  ...to cure the > problems associated with the lack of proper strain relief? (This causes the > wires to kink and the side mirror and/or...
• Stuck Head Bolt Out - Thanks PB Blaster!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:19:48 -0400
  ...the stuck bolt came out with vice grips! Big sigh of relief. Couple of the valves were banged up, but have new ones on...
• Re: Head Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 22:24:27 -0800
  ...1mm thick, one of mine had disintegrated (it's always a relief to actually find the failed component!) Of course there is also a...
• Re: Vented Plat Cat Heater
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 18:52:30 -0700
  ...they have pressure relief valves... as the bottles warm the pressure builds inside and the valve can open, leaking propane inside the van :( > > The...
• Re: Why do I have four bent Intake valves?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 13:36:09 EDT
  ...I wondered about the oil pressure relief thing also. Bob, I am fighting a fuel problem! damn, I should of pulled the tank in...
• Re: Temp gauge problems too
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:08:19 -0400
  ...water is flowing properly??? Thanks Rus 87 Vanagon ______________________________________________________ Yahoo! for Good Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/
• Re: 80 air cooled oil galley plugs
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 13:39:25 -0400
  ...If excessive have a look at the oil pressure relief valve AND SPRING. In attempts to insure lubrication, some POs stretch the spring which...
• Re: Porta poti humor
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 21:40:41 -0800
  ...After the relief, the plastic bag of goodies is put out of the van if at night and overnight then into the trash the...
• Re: Porta poti humor
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:11:24 -0500
  ...After the relief, the plastic bag of goodies is put out of the van if at night and overnight then into the trash the...
• Re: Opinions please
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 10:49:12 -0800
  > If I make by hand (on a potters wheel) a mug with an image of a Vanagon > sculpted in relief, will that cross me...
• Re: happy Friday
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 07:59:43 -0700
  ...What a relief! Keep up the good work, folks, even on Fridays... Joy
• # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 06:07:05 -0700
  ...Well, in the end, this resulted in a blown A/C dryer pressure relief (requiring replacement of dryer and refrigerant, $$$$$) as well as a...
• '87 Westy: New fuel pump started crying on first day after fill up.
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Eric Shirley
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:03:43 -0500
  ...Angus in WA recommended and I read each post with the relief I am not alone. Thanks Angus! For my entry post, I wanted...
• Re: oil pressure/temp sensor location
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Aug 1996 20:21:49 -0400
  ...For the temp sender, I repalce the Oil relief plug with a sending plug available from VDO. Ohter option is to drill and tap...
• Re: Direction of OP Relieve Valve
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 14:13:53 -0400
  ...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: vanagon Digest - 5 Oct 2015 to 6 Oct 2015 (#2015-376)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 05:24:59 -0400
  ...The pressure relief valve is not important as both the new service valves and regulators have over pressure relief valves built into them. I...
• Re: BusDepot Donating 25% of Profits to Haiti Earthquake Relief
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:06:48 -0500
  The link was not a direct one on my site, i will change that tonight. Anyway, i have already sent what i had in...
• Re: oil pump blueprinting question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:37:34 -0500
  ...But be careful, the stock pump has sufficient capacity and high volume pumps can create so much pressure that the pressure reliefs can't...
• Re: Opinions please
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 12:43:21 -0700
  ...Opinions please If I make by hand (on a potters wheel) a mug with an image of a Vanagon sculpted in relief, will that...
• Re: Smokey and the Whine
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 05:43:21 EST
  ...Normal??? Could be dirt in the pressure relief valve on the pump. See the Bentley for location. Remove, clean and flush out old fluid...
• Re: Water Pump Weep Hole advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 06:08:21 -0500
  Unless the relief valve is clogged or otherwise blocked, head internal head leakage itself will not cause the pump to leak. The seal should...
• Re: New engine question revisited
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 03:40:47 -0600
  ...Consider replacing the oil pressure relief valve and spring with new. I did all the above except the relief valve and spring. it virtually...
• Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:51:14 -0400
  ...though opening the sliding door has always been helpful for instant > relief. Right now though, with all my glass out, its nice and airy...
• Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Thu, 02 Jan 1997 21:18:31 -0700
  ...When this happens, they can be stuck in the "relief" position which allows most of the pressurized oil to flow back into the crankcase...
• Used engine needed (Was oil light on!)
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 22:10:48 -0400
  Well I've replaced the oil pressure relief valve and oil pump. Still no pressure.I don't know what could have failed so...
• Re: Is there such a too?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:48:45 -0800
  ...set of tangs folds into and grabs the insulation for strain relief. The end result is "Exactly" what was done at the VW plant...
• Re: Hot Water for Westy
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 08:03:52 -0500
  ...point should be fitted with some sort of a safety pressure relief gadget which by my calculations ought to end up being positioned in...
• Bill$ Mounting and still no power-Help!
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 16:36:38 -0400
  ...Perhaps a related problem-It would also not start when it was cold and he found that the oil pressure relief valve was stuck...
• 86 Coolant Pressure Leak/Problem.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Binder
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 18:20:47 -0500
  ...pushes coolant out up through overflow tank and out the pressure relief valve. -overflow tank cap replaced, same problem. -overflow tank and ajacent lines...
• Re: YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil... [follow-up]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 09:34:22 -0700
  ...Even thought the mechanic overhauled the press relief valve >...it may not be trustworthy. Even with lighter weight oil the >pressure can still be...
• Re: Bus Depot auxillary battery hook up kit #1738-cant figure it out
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 11:58:26 -0700
  ...http://home.earthlink.net/~clubvanagon --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
• Re: 1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:00:55 -0600
  ...ti= > me if the guy doesn't know how the pressure relief valve works. That's the key. For the auto-stop valve, it...
• gex rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - ray hale
  Wed, 05 Jul 95 08:24:13 EST
  ...gex offers a 1600 SP with dual oil relief. i'm thinking about putting a 31PICT-3 on it. any experienced opinions on quality...
• Re: vanagon oil buzzer & light problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 20:08:33 -0500
  ...Oil pressure relief valve needs adjustment or replacement C. Worn out engine Have this checked out soon! For your sake, I hope it's...
• Re: 4WD stuck
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 23:00:03 +0000
  ...Quite a relief not to have to replace the VC, just the CV. :) Thanks again. John Welsh, San Diego 87 Syncro Westfalia GL 81...
• Jiffy Lube
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 10:41:53 -0500
  ...There are strong feelings about which is the best because of internal construction and compatibility with Vanagon oil pressure relief systems. From List vendors...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 22 Jun 2000
  Historical mailing list - David M Crossman
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 20:40:37 -0400
  ...I was certain that I had a bad bearing, but to my relief I discovered that it was the structure of the wheel cover...
• Re: pressure gauge range for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:32:52 +0200
  ...I can't think of > anything needing >100psi in this type of gauge, unless your oil pressure > relief valve sticks... but a pegged 100psi...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:15:45 -0700
  ...Big relief. Thanks, Dennis. > > Yours, > David
• Blown AC Compressor- Replacement Advice
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Johnson
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:35:16 -0700
  ...Legacy AWD __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/
• Re: 80 d Thermostat rocks/ brings up question
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 02:14:56 EDT
  ...For anyone who wants to see the manifestation of this, glue a cat's whisker to the seat of either relief valve in the...
• Re: '87 Oil pressure NEED HELP!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 19:30:20 -0400
  ...Typical healthy engine should hold about 10 psi per 100 rpm up to the relief valve setting, (engine warm). Dennis.
• stalling when engine is cold
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 02 Sep 94 17:30:28 CDT
  ...If the oil pressure relief valve sticks, oil pressure could rise to over 200 psi when you accelerate to drive off. With pressure that...
• Re: Oil pressure warning buzzer on 1986L
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 02:37:11 -0400
  ...Or even if the pressure is in fact a bit low, sometimes simply stretching the oil pressure relief spring just a tad will increase...
• Re: Why does the list recommend against "standard" oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 13:36:13 -0700
  ...haven't thought about this for a while, but I thought there was some > kind of relief valve in the official filter? > > Thanks, > James >
• Re: Power Loss When Wet Problem SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 11:53:36 -0500
  Actually, WD-40 can work for temporary relief, too (Water Displacement #40). Mike Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Thanks for the report Ric. i wasn't...
• Re: We are waiting for your ISC ...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:03:23 -0800
  On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 9:53 AM, Zoltan <thewestyman@gmail.com> wrote: > John, > > I was reading with great relief that you have...
• Squatting Females
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  3 Apr 1995 12:52:39 -0800
  ...have been known to favor my Bus's tires for roadside relief). I think that SStones meant female dogs (bitches) and he was sorely...
• Re: Barb's Blog
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:09:55 -0500
  ...s wonderful. > If it's bad, it's experience. > Victoria Holt > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! for Good > Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
• Re: oil pump change in the van??
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 11:56:20 -0500
  ...the moter.I think this spring/piston is the high pressure relief valve assembely on the inside of the block.Maybe you can get...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:11:58 +0000
  ...com> wrote: > >> Might this be an answer for those looking for relief from a portable AC? >> >> http://www.gizmag.com/noria-air-conditioner/42915...
• Re: redoing ground connections on left cylinder head ('84 1.9L engine)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 22:18:26 -0500
  ...You may want to think carefully about strain relief. One of the first rules of soldering is to create a mechanically sound joint *before...
• Re: Boiling Vanagon ... follow-up
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jun 1995 12:45:20 -0300
  ...Maybe check the pressure relief cap function also. For $15K I'd expect daily driveability longterm. Maybe the pipe was a manufacturing defect (thin...
• Propane tank Questions
  Historical mailing list - steve delasalle
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 01:04:50 -0700
  ...I got the cylinder pressure tested ...it passed...but the pressure relief valve did not open even up to 350PSI. ANy suggestions as to...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?//Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 07:57:55 -0500
  From what I have learned aobut cooling system leak stoppers, such stuff provides temporary relief at best. The sealed leak won't stay sealed...
• Re: Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:54:36 -0500
  ...The oil pressure relief can only handle so > much and the excess volume has to go some where. Starting up a cold > engine and...