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1982 westfalia joker refurb
Posted: 01 Nov 2016, 21:26
by Ginojasper
The oil pressure switch is flickering is this a common fault or signs of bad pressure
Re: 1982 westfalia joker refurb
Posted: 01 Nov 2016, 22:34
by mbcamper
When does it flicker? Idle, under load, engine cold, engine up to temperature?
Re: 1982 westfalia joker refurb
Posted: 02 Nov 2016, 05:32
by Ginojasper
It's seems to be when engine is up to temperature and under no load.
Re: 1982 westfalia joker refurb
Posted: 02 Nov 2016, 07:31
by mbcamper
It's not necessarily a sign of impending doom. However I'd definitely check the oil level. Also are you sure you are using the correct oil grade? Is the engine idle speed too low?
Would be handy to know what engine you have too.
If the light is on before you start the van and goes out when you start up, it sounds like the electrics are in order.
If your oil level etc is okay, then you may consider checking the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge. This would tell you if its the engine or the oil pressure sender.
Re: 1982 westfalia joker refurb
Posted: 02 Nov 2016, 17:58
by Ginojasper
It's a 1.9petrol, the Camper is in the garage at the min being sprayed so I will have it checked for oil level and pressure when it's done. Could you please help me with any of these other issues.
Could you tell me if the heater in the rear would run on petrol or lpg? It blows cold air but when you turn it to warm it's still cold. I'm hoping it runs of gas and the gas tank is empty which I've not checked yet.
Also I've managed to source window rubbers for all apart from the side opener could you give me help on this also
Thanks
Andrew
