I can usually perform most any repair on the venerable 1.9 or 2.1 engine. But here's one where I've become stumped. The "high side" oil pressure switch located just below the crank pulley and next to the oil filter mount has developed a crack in the plastic and is producing a consistent drip, thus oiling up the backside of "Ole Putt". How does one access this little jewel and replace it with the engine in the vehicle? A 24mm deep socket would be perfect except the heat shield prevents the attachment of a ratchet to unscrew it off (and of course screw the new one on). Right now it looks like the cat and muffler would have to be removed and the heat shield removed to get the extra room, but if anyone else has done this another way, I'm all ears. Because the 2.1 is installed in my 84 Westy, there is no "Dynamic Oil Pressure Buzzer System", so the switch just acts as a plug. I would probably replace it with an appropriate length 10 x 1.0 threaded bolt sealed with teflon tape. TIA -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com *********************************** |
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