Date:         Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:37:07 -0400
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: '91 GL Campmobile
Comments: To: "John C..." <jcarp2001@gmail.com>
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Thanks.  I've seen that picture.  My questions are, again -- is the
gasket an o-ring, or a crushable gasket, or what?  To fix the leak, do I
just replace the gasket?  What tool do I use to remove the plug -- just
a big, flat head screw driver?  Can I get the gasket from a local parts
house, like Auto Zone?  I assume I need to drain the oil first, right?

Dave


On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 9:29 AM , John C... wrote:

> *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  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
>>