Date:         Sun, 29 May 2011 11:31:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
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On Sun, 2011-05-29 at 13:50 -0400, David Beierl wrote:

> At 01:28 PM 5/29/2011, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
>
>
> >My FLAPS have a replacement oil pressure switch. It is a BWD S4026.
> >Website says compatible with: "Vanagon Campmobile, H4 - 1.9L vin B
> >1915cc type DH - MFI GAS OHV"
> >
> >I can't find any more information about this part.
>
> How much more information would you like?  1.9l type DH engine, that's
>  you.  Multipoint fuel injected overhead valve gasoline to boot.
>  They're not likely to tell you it's a .3 bar switch. [...] As everyone
>  knows, sometimes FLAPS listings are in error; but I think you're being
>  paranoid here.
>


Oh, it's just paranoia -- didn't want to find out after doing all this
work and ready to head out on my camping trip tomorrow that this is a
commonly-misidentified or known-to-be-crappy part.


> >I believe it was the forward inner tin-holding fastener. Goes on the
> >exhast manifold flange. It's a skirted nut that takes a 12mm wrench. Not
> >much clearance there, I don't know if a 13mm head would fit.
>
> Ah so.  No doubt it was 13mm when it was put on, but exhaust nuts
> tend to shrink over time.  Mine look like little models of Mt. Fuji.


LOL.

>
> >Well, here is my simple 9-step troubleshooting process.
>
> I wasn't implying the switch was good, merely that the verdigris on
> the terminal may not prevent you re-using it with the new switch.  Of
> course a new terminal and a working boot would be better.


Oh, right on. I moved the o/p switch to the top of the engine a few
minutes ago, using a kit from tencentlife that allows one to stick an
o/p gauge sender alongside the dash o/p switch. Cut the wire short, put
on a new terminal and Hey Presto! not only do I now have a working o/p
lamp on the dash, there are no leaks (yay!).

-- RJS