Date:         Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:25:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: oil pressure problems,still
Comments: To: Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2006101020363364@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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The remote filter is a great idea. Then you can deal with unexpected hose
failures while away from home. Hey, stop driving cause you may get a flat or
a blow out. And when you do, don't chance that wheel cause you may break or
strip a stud.

Take the switch out and be sure to remove it by turning it
counter-clockwise. If the threads do come out, Use a 1/8 pipe nipple
(tapered threads) and a coupling. The threads are close enough to get in
there and hold. The threads in the case are deeper than used by the sensor
so there are new threads for the nipple. I doubt you will have the same
experience twice. I know this is not proper but I know a number of folks
that have done this for gauges.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Roger Sisler
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 8:36 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: oil pressure problems,still

I like the idea of a remote oil filter.Genius. Not gonna touch that switch!!
Z-man. Stop whining?It's getting to be good vintage. I say it is true that
it is one in a million to ripout the threads.So why did it happen to my
other Vanagon?What could be said if it happened again? Dont think anyone
would want hear about that one.Ill check the filter out.Any more
ideas,besides getting a Ford? Roger