Hi Chris,
This is a "Zen and the Art of Vanagon Patience" r&r, but it can be done
pretty easily.  Using the standard depth 24mm socket (1/2" drive), then a
1/2" to 3/8" drive reducer as an extension, then a 3/8" drive ratchet.  You
will need to remove the belts in the way, and push the exhaust heat shield
back just a little.  Break it loose with the ratchet, then use your fingers
on the socket to unscrew.  Mine had the wire zip-tied to the sender, to keep
it out of the belts.  Leave the zip-tie on the wire, then you can slide it
back onto the new sender without having to use a new one in those tight
quarters.
tx,
bmc  :)
Ben McCafferty
ben@volkscafe.com

Volks Cafe
1823 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA  95062
831-426-1244
http://www.volkscafe.com

> From: TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
> Reply-To: TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
> Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 09:34:12 -0800
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: 2.1L Oil pressure switch R&R
>
> I just swapped out mine when I changed out my water pump. Even with the pump
> out of the way, it took some work to get it out. I ended up using a 24mm
> 12-point 1/2"-drive standard depth socket and my 1/2" breaker bar to get it
> out.
>
> You could also remove the muffler, rear engine hanger and tinwork to get
> access
> to it. If you go this route, replace your motor mounts if they haven't ever
> been renewed.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Tim
>
> --- Chris S <mrvolkswagen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> I shall attempt to replace the oil pressure sender, the one located near the
>> lower engine pulley, on an '89 Westy.
>>
>> Any tricks or pitfalls I should beware?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Chris S.
>> www.knology.net/~vw
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers/
>>
>>
>>
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