Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:59:01 -0500
Reply-To: Jerry Baker <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From: Jerry Baker <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject: Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
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I used a 24mm socket with universal joint. It was
still tuff to get to but I was able to loosen the
switch, remove it and put the knew one in without
removing any other components.
JB
KY 88 GL
On 4/20/07 5:21 AM, "Frank Condelli" <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote:
> In a message dated 19/04/2007 2:55:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
> 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.
>
>
>
>
>
> Jim, you should be able to use your 24mm socket with a ratchet or breaker
> bar. The trick is to bend the muffler heat shield a bit to get the
> clearance.
> But, I see you have this 2.1 in a '84 unless you installed the heat shield
> from the 2.1 Van. The heat shields are different so some modification of
> that ' 84's heat shield will be necessary.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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