In a message dated 26/01/2005 10:04:52 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I would  get rid of that pipe nipple and tee combination though
for the oil pressure  gauge/switch. I foresee the nipple breaking just
where in enters the case.  Use a short straight fitting to the tub and
place the tee at the other end  with both sensors or better yet use the
VDO gauge with a dual sensor,  (gauge and light in one).

Denis, thanks for the reply.  I was  feeking pretty certain it must be a
faulty gasket.  I've had reports from  others now with the same experience.  Sure
a major PITA.  As for the  pipe nipple and Tee combination, I have had that
set-up on my Westy for over  five years witn no problems.  I have also installed
the same setup on  numerous customers vans without any problems so far.  I
undersatand your  feeling that the lengnt of the pipe and weight of the tee and
senders at the end  could cauce the nipple to crack but none have so far.
This is probably due  to the fact that the OEM sender may touch or come very
close to touching the  push rod tube cover in most instances.  Anyways, thanks for
the  advice.  BTW, that new engine with the head gasket problem went in the
'90  CARAT I bought from Tim last spring which you worked on previously.  I got
 the A/C working in it, plus a ton of other repairs.  Just the body  work and
paint left to do.  Lots of Fiberglas pieces to  repair..........yikes !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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camping event, Almonte, ON, June 09 ~ 12, 2005
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