Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan
Subject:Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement oil, filters, exhaust options.
From:Kevin Duvernay
Date:Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:29:14 -0600

Dennis,

I actually already have the full GW exhaust. Ive installed everything
except the 2&4 header. Simply ran out of time a few weeks ago when I did
the rest of it. Figured Id save it for when I do the Motor mounts. It
really is a great system, big fan.

On Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 5:21 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Mobil 1 15w-50 5 quart jug often $25.88 at Walmart.
> Mobil 1 0w-40 European 4 quart jug the same or the Mobil 1 truck-Suv 5w-40
> for those that want the Diesel stuff.
> They also usually have the Rotella T5 (blend) and T6 synthetic for even
> less.
> I have also been using the Mobil M1-205 oil filters. Shop on Amazon and
> e-bay for price.
>
> When I do exhaust I usually plan end up with the torch. This is a bit more
> fun after rust busters have been sprayed as they are combustible so the
> stuff has to be cleaned and burned off.
>
> The Go Westy Stainless pipes are interchangeable in pieces with the factory
> style exhaust. You can upgrade one piece at a time as needed. Their muffler
> and brackets are a great way to get better breathing, mount better, and
> reduce some weight. I do like better hardware though.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> OlRivrRat
> Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2015 12:13 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
>
>                 Kevin
>
>         Not that it is necessary, but I'll put a 2nd on what DH & KW have
> said & Add that if
>
> You have not already done so, You should Soak All the Nuts&Bolts that you
> are going to
>
> be removing on this project with PBBlaster &Or Zep45 Today & then HeatItUp
> ToOp'Temp
>
> &Then SoakAgain ~
>
>         &Also ~ The NextTime You change Your Oil, Save Yourself some
> UnnecessarilySpent
>
>  $s & use Valvoline FullSynthetic Instead ~
>
>
> http://www.valvoline.com/products/consumer-products/motor-oil/full-synthetic
> -motor-oil/
>
>         Redline is a GreatOil as are RoyalPurple & Ams but WayOverPriced &
> a
> Valvo' F'S'Oil
>
> will DoTheJob JustAsWell ~
>
>         There are Other Good F'S'Oils out there but I'm just fond of Valvo'
> ~
>
>                                                         ORR ~ DeanB
>
>
> On 5 Mar , 2015, at 8:50 AM, Kevin Duvernay wrote:
>
> > I'm swapping out my motor mounts tomorrow. While I'm there I'm also
> > going to replace the #2/4 header. If that goes smoothly, I've also got
> > a new water pump along with all new coolant pipes/gaskets and hoses
> > (its basically the last bits of my complete cooling system overhaul!)
> >
> > Anyways, I figured while I'm there doing all this I minus well toss in
> > a new high pressure oil sender (the grey one, .9 bar). What I'm
> > wondering is, is it possible to do this without loosing too much oil?
> > I JUST changed the oil out to some really expensive Redline synthetic
> > stuff, would hate to waste any of it...
> >
> > Also, anything else I should address while I'm back there?
> >
> > Kevin
>

Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »