In a message dated 10/08/2008 2:22:30 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        ONE MORE TIME ........There  is NO need to remove anything to change
the high oil pressure switch.  Use  a 1/2" drive deep well socket with a 1/2"
to 3/8" reducer installed part  way so that you can get a 13 mm ~ 1/2" open
end wrench on the square shaft of  the reducer.  A piece of pipe over the open
end wrench for leverage and  zoom, zoom the switch is loose.  Turn it out and
screw in the new  one.  Takes me about 1/2 hour to change this switch.
SOMETIMES it may  be necessary to PRY back the muffler shield by inserting a long pry
bar between  the middle of the engine pulley and the tin and prying it
backwards to allow the  deep well socket to get on the switch and turn freely.  A
pair of long  angle needle nose pliers are used to remove and install the wire
terminal WHICH  SHOULD BE RENEWED if not is absolutely perfect condition.  A
pair of long  straight needle nose pliers are used to install the tie wrap to
hold the wire to  the switch.

>>>>I was able to get at the sensor with a deep socket on a  very short
extension by removing the muffler and bending the tin around the  pully
a little.  It was tight, but it can be  done.<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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