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Date:         Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:29:58 -0600
Reply-To:     "John C..." <jcarp2001@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "John C..." <jcarp2001@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: '91 GL Campmobile
Comments: To: mcneely4@cox.net
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*http://tinyurl.com/mvw3sn* Dave, Here's a breakdown of the oil system It doesn't look too difficult looking at the pictures, But, then, I've not ever done the job ;o) Good luck ! JC

On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 7:42 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> On my '91 Vanagon GL Campmobile, I have an oil drip from the oil > pressure relief valve screw port. A mechanic here advised me that I > should have him replace the entire valve for a substantial price. The > port has recently been opened and the valve checked when I thought I was > having oil pressure problems (not, I had oil pressure monitoring > problem), and the valve was found to be good. I doubt it needs > replaced. > > I should be able easily to fix the leak myself -- right? Should I just > drain the oil, take out the port screw, and replace the gasket on that > screw? Is the gasket a crushable gasket like on the oil drain plug, an > o-ring, or what? What tool do I use on the port screw, just a big flat > head screw driver? I assume the valve will not be disturbed by this > procedure. Do I assume correctly? If it will be disturbed, I'll have > someone do it, but not the guy who wants to replace the entire valve. > > Thanks, Dave Mc >


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