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low pressure oil switch - leaking oil

Posted: 24 Mar 2015, 13:41
by boardmonkey
Hi,

Just want a confirmation that the switch located between the pushrod tubes under the tinware is the low pressure switch....Ive just ordered one as mine is leaking oil..

Cheers, RIchard

Re: low pressure oil switch - leaking oil

Posted: 24 Mar 2015, 13:43
by itchyfeet
Yes should be the blue one
always possible somebody ha swapped them over on a late van but assume they haven't

Re: low pressure oil switch - leaking oil

Posted: 24 Mar 2015, 14:00
by boardmonkey
ok cool, Ill check the colour - its covered in Oil...

Re: low pressure oil switch - leaking oil

Posted: 26 Mar 2015, 12:19
by boardmonkey
Its a dark colour, assume its blue - wont remove until the new swtich arrives.....

Re: low pressure oil switch - leaking oil

Posted: 26 Mar 2015, 13:44
by AdrianC
You might as well remove it to check - I've come across too many oil pressure switches (albeit not on these engines) that have gone from leaking to completely blown to trust them very far once they get to be obvious...

Re: low pressure oil switch - leaking oil

Posted: 26 Mar 2015, 14:11
by boardmonkey
Hi,

New switch arrived 10 mins ago, thanks VW Heritage...so will pop it in tonight..

Re: low pressure oil switch - leaking oil

Posted: 26 Mar 2015, 16:20
by itchyfeet
Don't forget the copper washer :D

Re: low pressure oil switch - leaking oil

Posted: 26 Mar 2015, 16:27
by boardmonkey
itchyfeet wrote:Don't forget the copper washer :D

It came with its own washer, is that ok ? Ive fitted it and its not leaking now...

Re: low pressure oil switch - leaking oil

Posted: 26 Mar 2015, 16:33
by itchyfeet
Yep thats the one
Did you check the light comes on with ignition ( not running) proving if works?

Re: low pressure oil switch - leaking oil

Posted: 26 Mar 2015, 19:51
by boardmonkey
Hi,

The light is working, well blinking on and off and on and off.... :ok