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• Re: fuel pump relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:11:57 -0400
  The pressure regulator is also the relief. In order for the pump to have a relief it would need another hose for the relieved...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:44:16 -0400
  Unless modified the relief starts around 50 psi. At 100 psi the lifters will be holding the valves open enough for the engine to...
• Oil Pressure Relief Valve - Need Anecdotal Info
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Sat, 15 May 2004 17:22:19 -0500
  Hi, I can't find a resource anywhere that tells me whether the relief valve fits tightly or loosely in the relief valve cylinder...
• Re: fuel pump relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT O UELTZEN
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:20:37 -0700
  Isn't the fuel pressure regulator doing what you expect the fuel pump relief valve to do? That is, when the fuel pressure exceeds...
• Oil Pressure relief
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 16:35:14 -0500
  Hey all Anybody know the trick to removing the oil pressure relief valve? It's like a big flat head screw head. thanks
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:01:21 -0400
  At 09:49 AM 8/21/2012, Gabriel Hourtouat wrote: >(...caused by a pressure relief valve that didn't seat properly when >coming off...
• Re: TYP I&II ENG. different??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 21:44:16 +0600
  ...This >case has larger oil galleries and a pair of oil pressure relief systems. The T3 cases which have the said crossmember holes also...
• Re: Oil buzzer won't stop
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:46:25 -0700
  may be a new oil pressure relief piston and spring will help... https://www.vancafe.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=oil+pressure+relief+valve+kit...
• Re: Relief valve parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 23:57:02 -0500
  That ball valve over the filter on the air cooled engines is the filter bypass valve, not a pressure relief valve. The oil filter...
• pressure relief valve removal
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 1996 19:54:32 -0700
  Greetings, Could someone tell me what the proper tool for removing the pressure relief valve would be? Do I need to find some flat...
• fuel pump relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:17:19 -0400
  Does anyone out there know if an '86 vanagon fuel pump has a built-in pressure relief valve? If it does, what should maximum...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:56:34 -0700
  ...I did - new oil pressure relief valve and spring - new oil pressure sensors - put oil under the top mark on dipstick (2mm under) - install...
• oil pressure relief valve washer
  Historical mailing list - Michael Y. Feng
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 21:44:32 -0400
  ...Anyway, I took out the oil pressure relief valve, and the washer looked pretty chewed up. However, I put it back in hoping it...
• oil pressure relief valve spec
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 07:11:14 -0700
  I wonder what's the oil pressure relief valve spec (i.e. what's the max allowable oil pressure). Can't find it in...
• Propane Tank (87Camper) Question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 17:28:44 -0400
  ...The attendant at the propane place tried to fill the tank without opening the relief valve. As he was attempting to fill the tank...
• Obscure 2.0l rebuild questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 15:23:04 -0800
  ...Shining a light up the oil relief valve bore showed nothing that would cause this wear. It looks like a simple "hole" that gets...
• Re: oil pressure relief valve spec
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:18:14 -0400
  ...oil pressure relief valve spec I wonder what's the oil pressure relief valve spec (i.e. what's the max allowable oil pressure...
• Contributions...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 06:48:53 EDT
  <<<"Looks like Nissan is helping out -- a popup on their home page says they've contributed more than one million dollars to relief efforts...
• Re: 2.1l high oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 24 Apr 2015 07:20:13 -0400
  At 07:06 AM 4/24/2015, Craig Cowan wrote: >It's got to be a stuck pressure relief system right? >How does one...
• Re: oil pressure relief valve washer
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 10:33:32 -0400
  ...Anyway, I took out the oil pressure > relief valve, and the washer looked pretty chewed up. However, I put it > back in hoping it...
• Re: Fixed!: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 16:17:42 EDT
  ...One of the things that has bothered me about the diesel oil pickup is the integration of the pickup with the pressure relief valve...
• Re: Oil buzzer won't stop
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 17 Apr 2019 22:06:32 -0700
  ...Oil buzzer won't stop may be a new oil pressure relief piston and spring will help... https://www.vancafe.com/SearchResults.asp?Search...
• Re: Installation of Engine Oil Temp. Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J Helwig
  Sat, 13 Apr 1996 09:31:45 -0600
  ...The adapter does not interfere with the workings of the pressure relief spring or valve. What are the drawbacks of using this gallery for...
• Re: Oil Pressure relief
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 23:22:27 -0500
  > Anybody know the trick to removing the > oil pressure relief valve? > It's like a big flat head screw head. I bought some very...
• OP relief valve question
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 17:04:53 -0700
  The oil pressure relief valve system has a plug on the end of a spring. The plug has two ends, a flat side and...
• Re: pressure relief valve removal
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 18 May 1996 19:33:54 -0700
  >Could someone tell me what the proper tool for removing the pressure relief >valve would be? Do I need to find some flat stock...
• Re: oil pressure relief valve spec
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:55:06 -0500
  If you're fortunate enough to have a Type IV air cooled engine, the relief pressure should begin to bleed off at about 47...
• Re: help! with motor I.D.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 12:33:09 -0500
  ...All upright engine cases have at least one pressure relief valve located on the bottom of the left hand case, at the pulley end...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:49:35 -0400
  >actual low oil pressure... (...caused by a pressure relief valve that didn't seat properly when coming off of high engine rpm in hot...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Jul 2017 16:10:18 +0000
  ...This oil pressure relief set goes all the way back to early Beetle days when so many high performance places were selling the oil...
• Fwd: liquid relief (f)
  Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 09:59:01 EST
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• Relief valve parts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 19:22:40 EDT
  I was just getting my 80 air-cooled ready for winter and when I removed the oil filter and parts from the relief valve...
• US economy is like a car?/F
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 08:05:03 -0800
  ...We need tax relief now. In fact, we need tax relief yesterday. And I will work with Congress to provide it." - PRESIDENT BUSH, Full...
• Pressure relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:31:49 -0800
  Does anyone have a good pressure relief valve for the LP tank? It's the one on the right that you loosen before filling...
• Re: fuel pump relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:55:59 -0700
  ...fuel pump relief valve? Does anyone out there know if an '86 vanagon fuel pump has a built-in pressure relief valve? If it...
• OIL PRESSURE RELIEF PLUG
  Historical mailing list - John Cooper
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 14:37:38 EST
  ...to be able to put it back after I check the relief valve spring. I tried a large scewdriver, but started to booger up...
• Re: oil falls out of vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 01:18:19 EDT
  ...From your vague discription, it sounds like you lost the plug which retains the oil pressure relief valve assembly. So, if you are missing...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:21:25 -0400
  Oh, but to answer your original question, the oil relief plungers/bores rarely "wear", and even if they did, they don't cause the...
• Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 23:52:35 -0700
  ...This relief valve should be PLUGGED when installing the sandwich adapter. The sandwich adapter has its own relief valve, which has a tougher spring...
• [Fwd: Re: Oil Pressure Relief Valve]
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 05:48:16 -0700
  ...Oil Pressure Relief Valve Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2000 20:27:29 -0700 From: Dave Nadeau <dave.nadeau@home.com> Organization: @Home To: Dave...
• Re: Filling from a 40-lb propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 10:54:19 -0800
  ...When liquid comes out of the relief valve the tank is 'full'. Turn off the fill. Leave the relief valve open until only gas...
• Re: fuel pump relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:19:55 -0500
  > Does anyone out there know if an '86 vanagon fuel pump has a > built-in > pressure relief valve? If it does, what should maximum...
• Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 08:02:59 -0700
  ...Can you shed any light on the possibility of these events being caused by a worn pressure relief valve. Sincerely, Mark Keller 91 Carat
• Re: Why does the list recommend against "standard" oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:16:41 -0500
  Yes, there is a relief valve,But doesn't work well. The brand is MANN W/719 12 James W Wagner wrote: > Hi All...
• Re: Sources for plastic valves?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 23:33:57 -0500
  ...get a pressure relief valve that opens at some low pressure. Install it in the line to the shower head, but down low - close...
• Oil Pressure Relief Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 13:22:25 -0700
  Does anyone have any suggestions for or "been there, done that" cautions about removing the Oil Pressure Relief Valve on their engine? I've...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:15:39 -0500
  This probably means the viscosity of the cold oil is allowing the pump to overwhelm the pressure relief valve that's suppose to limit...
• Re: 85 muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 22:55:29 -0300
  ...Are they essentials ? > but they are very well made of thick-wall tubing > with stress-relief on the ends (exception is the one with...
• Re: oil pressure relief valve spec
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 11:22:13 -0400
  ...oil pressure relief valve spec > > > I wonder what's the oil pressure relief valve spec > (i.e. what's the max allowable oil pressure...
• Re: Coolant leak...the story continues...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Dec 1994 06:04:34 +0300
  I made a quick fix washer out of a matchbook cover, on the same pressure relief valve while on the road this summer. The...
• Re: oil
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jul 1994 07:46:59 -0700
  ...I worry that the relief valves are not opening correctly. On the road, fully warmed up, my dual relief valve 1600 engines run between...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:32:44 -0700
  ...Anyway I am not sure if there is even a relief valve but did you unscrew the filter and try turning it (the pump...
• Re: oil pressure story in full: costs, thoughts, gripes, etc. (quite long)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 5 May 2001 08:24:01 -0700
  ...All I'm saying is that after rod bearings, relief valve, tune-up, heads, workworkwork, I'm not getting the oil light now. I...
• Re: oil pressure relief valve spec
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:10:29 -0500
  ...oil pressure relief valve spec > > > I wonder what's the oil pressure relief valve spec > (i.e. what's the max allowable oil pressure...
• TDC Sensor - Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 16:43:54 -0500
  Tom, Dan, Pete and Sean, Thanks for the advice on the TDC sensor. I breathed a sigh of relief. Thank you!
• Re: fuel pump relief valve?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 05:17:54 -0400
  ...The Saab Bentley manual is much, much, much more complete than the Vanagon Bentley, and lists the pressure relief test as a standard test...
• Re: oil pressure relief valve leak?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 10:05:00 -0400
  ...I replaced my oil pressure relief valve and it didn't do a thing for the leak. I also replaced my oil cooler ring...
• Re: Headlight improvements ?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 15:58:18 EST
  ...there are >>other ways to get strain relief... I mean the relief of the strain at the connector which, according to you, is one...
• Re: Need to replace a pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 15:53:28 -0400
  Marla, If you're going to check the oil pressure relief valve you'll have to drain the oil. I'm not sure if...
• Re: Need to replace a pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:08:43 -0400
  Hi Chuck, Thanks for your help! I haven't unscrewed the oil pressure relief valve yet, but I'm just wondering from your e...