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Subject:Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
From:Paul Rogers
Date:Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:37:32 -0700

Thanks for mentioning that I  haven't done that but will today in between the rain showers

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On Mar 31, 2012, at 8:15 AM, neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Apologies if mentioned, and Paul has likely have done this, but would he be
> wise to remove that bolt?
> 
> If bolt installed in a hurry, and hole not cleaned beforehand, oil could be
> trapped between bolt and block. My understanding is that oil trapped in a
> blind hole on block or head is not good. (heat expands oil possibly causing
> a crack?)
> 
> Neil.
> 
> On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 2:38 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:
> 
> There is no hole, oil sender/regulator on top of the engine. Since a 10 mm
>> bolt fit you probably just plugged a blind hole that is there for the AC
>> bracket.
>> 
> 
> 
> 
>> ________________________________
>> From: Paul Rogers
>> Sent: 3/30/2012 12:38 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
>> 
> 
> 
> 
>> ...... I was able to get a 10mm bolt and neoprene washer from the HD and
>> drove
>> back home.
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --
> Neil n
> 
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