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Summers420us Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2010 Posts: 759 Location: Amissville, Virginia
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:02 am Post subject: Van Cafe - Oil Pressure Kit |
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I purchased one of Van Cafe's kits and I am getting ready to install it.
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_362_263/oil_pressure_gauge_kit.html
Does anyone know if the hose is M10x1 to match the sender hole in my engine case or do I need an adapter?
If so do I need an adaptor like this:
Metric - NPT Adaptor
Male thread size M10X1
Female thread size 1/8" NPT
Lastly, is the new sender they include in the kit M10X1 or 1/8" NPT.
I do not have the kit or the van nearby, and I want to be sure I have everything I need to install the kit.
Thanks for all the help. |
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CQ Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2009 Posts: 546 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:50 am Post subject: |
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I bought this kit as well it comes with everything you need except the tools to install it. Fit perfectly into the oil sender hole, I believe it even came with a self tapping sheet metal hole to install the new sender somewhere on the vehicle.
Works great and I think they mention to NOT use teflon tape on the engine block part because it needs teh metal on metal link there to be you ground. _________________ 82 Westy 'Betsy'
72 Bus 'Bertha' -Sold
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GWTWTLW Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2008 Posts: 2174 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:01 am Post subject: |
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I've had mine in for a couple of years and it works great. It came with everything needed except the beer and the earplugs for my son and neighbors so they didn't have to listen to me swear(beer for me, earplugs for them) . _________________ 89 Syncro Westy - GW 2.5, now with a double knob job
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2010 Posts: 296 Location: Amesbury, MA
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:06 am Post subject: I have this also |
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Works great and was relativly easy to install, took me a little longer than usual, I am not that great following directions..
S _________________ 2001 eurovn weekender 207k fresh batteries |
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j_dirge Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2007 Posts: 4641 Location: Twain Harte, CA
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:07 am Post subject: |
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GWTWTLW wrote: |
I've had mine in for a couple of years and it works great. It came with everything needed except the beer and the earplugs for my son and neighbors so they didn't have to listen to me swear(beer for me, earplugs for them) . |
The toughest part is getting the damn tin off.
My VC oil pressure gauge kit has been installed for a couple years as well. Has worked flawlessly..
And its a relief to have the gauge since the OE warning buzzer lit up a month or so ago.. and would not stop. Finally, disabled it at the instrument cluster.
That oil pressure gauge is critical for monitoring, now. No more idiot buzzer to shock me into reaction.
As noted above, the installation requires good contact metal to metal for gound. _________________ -89 GL Westy, SVX.. finally.
-57 pan f/g buggy with a 67 pancake Type 3 "S"
"Jimi Hendrix owned one. Richard Nixon did not"
-Grand Tour, Season 1, episodes 4 and 5
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those are straight line runs with light weight race cars for only 1/4mile at a time..
not pushing a loaded brick up a mountain pass with a family of 4+ inside expecting to have an event free vacation..
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wbx Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2005 Posts: 1254 Location: Monterey, CA
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:56 am Post subject: |
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The only thing i would like to add is that the VDO sender trips the warning light at a higher pressure (8psi vs. 5psi, iirc), so just be aware of that. _________________ '84 Westy (first owner).......but my daily driver has pedals
My "perspective" mantra:
A Volkswagen Vanagon is just a material thing,
As such, it is of the earth,
And if i need to, I can let my Van go. |
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Summers420us Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2010 Posts: 759 Location: Amissville, Virginia
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:37 am Post subject: |
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8psi still seems pretty low even at idle.
What is the "proper" pressure at idle? How about at higher revs? |
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Zero419 Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2008 Posts: 2160 Location: PA
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:56 am Post subject: |
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Higher revs is 10 psi per 1000 revs.
Idle is nice to see 10 psi
I see 60-70 at start up of cold motor!
On real hot days on a long climb I see 20 psi at 3,000 rpm or so. _________________ 1987 Westy Auto Bostig 2.0 Ztec |
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funagon Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2006 Posts: 1308 Location: SLC, UT
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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I installed mine as seen in the pictures below. As described in the van-cafe instructions, but I changed the position of the clamp so that I can easily unclamp the band around the sensor, and remove the tin from the engine without disturbing the sensor.
Installed since 2007 and still works great, no leaks.
_________________ 1990 GL 7-passenger
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VisPacem Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:29 am Post subject: |
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deleted _________________ LG aka VisPacemPB, *The* party Pooper
No Regrets (Nothing to do with Vanagons)
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VisPacem Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:31 am Post subject: |
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hero419 wrote: |
Higher revs is 10 psi per 1000 revs.
Idle is nice to see 10 psi
I see 60-70 at start up of cold motor!
On real hot days on a long climb I see 20 psi at 3,000 rpm or so. |
What oil (weight) do you use ? _________________ LG aka VisPacemPB, *The* party Pooper
No Regrets (Nothing to do with Vanagons) |
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speedtek Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2010 Posts: 234 Location: Prince Albert, SK
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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hero419 wrote: |
Higher revs is 10 psi per 1000 revs.
Idle is nice to see 10 psi
I see 60-70 at start up of cold motor!
On real hot days on a long climb I see 20 psi at 3,000 rpm or so. |
Wanted to know the answer to the initial pressure question as well, so I stfa......that pressure seems low compared to what I'm seeing with the new sender. I'm getting over 60 psi on the highway and about 22-25 at idle.
20W50 oil |
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jetpoweredmonkey Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2004 Posts: 194 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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What did you guys use to tighten the extension hose to the crankcase? It's tough to get a wrench in there. I think I've got it tight enough, but it's hard to tell. _________________ 1991 Westfalia 2WD |
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speedtek Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2010 Posts: 234 Location: Prince Albert, SK
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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If it ain't leakin'.............it's probably tight enough. I used a little copper kote on the threads and then tightened mine in (mine had an adaptor fitting as well, so the hose fitting stuck out a bit more...making it easier to tighten with a wrench) |
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Zero419 Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2008 Posts: 2160 Location: PA
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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VisPacem wrote: |
hero419 wrote: |
Higher revs is 10 psi per 1000 revs.
Idle is nice to see 10 psi
I see 60-70 at start up of cold motor!
On real hot days on a long climb I see 20 psi at 3,000 rpm or so. |
What oil (weight) do you use ? |
10-40 royal purple _________________ 1987 Westy Auto Bostig 2.0 Ztec |
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Zero419 Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2008 Posts: 2160 Location: PA
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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speedtek wrote: |
hero419 wrote: |
Higher revs is 10 psi per 1000 revs.
Idle is nice to see 10 psi
I see 60-70 at start up of cold motor!
On real hot days on a long climb I see 20 psi at 3,000 rpm or so. |
Wanted to know the answer to the initial pressure question as well, so I stfa......that pressure seems low compared to what I'm seeing with the new sender. I'm getting over 60 psi on the highway and about 22-25 at idle.
20W50 oil |
I'm comfortable with what I am seeing. _________________ 1987 Westy Auto Bostig 2.0 Ztec |
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speedtek Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2010 Posts: 234 Location: Prince Albert, SK
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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hero419 wrote: |
speedtek wrote: |
hero419 wrote: |
Higher revs is 10 psi per 1000 revs.
Idle is nice to see 10 psi
I see 60-70 at start up of cold motor!
On real hot days on a long climb I see 20 psi at 3,000 rpm or so. |
Wanted to know the answer to the initial pressure question as well, so I stfa......that pressure seems low compared to what I'm seeing with the new sender. I'm getting over 60 psi on the highway and about 22-25 at idle.
20W50 oil |
I'm comfortable with what I am seeing. |
Using 10w40, your figures sound about what I would expect. They're good figures, but I personally wouldn't use that thin of oil. |
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Zero419 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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I'm ging with the word of 10cent _________________ 1987 Westy Auto Bostig 2.0 Ztec |
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jetpoweredmonkey Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2004 Posts: 194 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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Got my kit installed and working today. My original engine is getting up there in miles, so I call this my "core charge gauge". Hopefully I will spot the oil pressure going south before anything bad happens. But, right now it looks good, 60PSI cold start, haven't driven very far yet, but it is still at 20PSI at idle after driving around town a bit. I'm using 20-50 semi synthetic.
I wish the kit came with a T fitting instead of the elbow, I added a T so I could retain the original low pressure sender. False alarms are always a little jarring.
I mounted the gauge pod on the left side of the instrument cluster. I found a nice used cover so I could keep my stock one hole-free. It's right there next to the speedo, so easy to keep an eye on. I wired it up with a four pin Molex so I can pull the cover off easily without the gauge hanging me up, and I used some speed nuts inside, just like Gunther would have done! Looks pretty good. The only downer to mounting in this spot is that the wing vent won't open all the way, but I never use it anyway.
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 10:19 am Post subject: Re: Van Cafe - Oil Pressure Kit |
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Does any part of the Van-Cafe kit hang down where it could get hit by a rock? or reduce the ground clearance at all? _________________ .... |
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