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Oil Pressure Switch Socket Tool

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Oil Pressure Switch Socket Tool
Oil Pressure Switch Socket Tool
Product: OIL-SWITCH-SOCKET
Works With: All Vehicles
Manufacturer: Quality Aftermarket
Availability: Low Stock
$13.95

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Getting to the high pressure oil switch on the 2100cc waterboxer engines has always been a challenging endeavor, but with the right tools and approach, it can be made into a relatively simple exercise. We have sourced the perfect tool for the job in this 3/8" drive, 24mm medium-depth socket. This socket is deep enough to allow the connector on the tip of the switch to recess fully in, but short enough in overall length to get into this very tight spot (see additional photos). We chose 3/8" drive, as 1/2" drive ratchets tend to be too bulky. You can even use it on your steering wheel nut! Grab one today and throw it your tool box, you won't be sorry you did the next time your oil buzzer starts acting up.

Tech tip: The right tools make the job possible, but you still need the right technique to make it as easy as it should be. First, you will need to remove the water pump/alternator and AC belts, then unplug the switch (the wire is often zip-tied to the switch, so a pair of long-handled wire cutters can come in handy for this step). Get the socket on to your ratchet (one with a thinner back is preferable) and fish it down in place. You may have to pry/push the engine tin down a bit to get a straight shot, but it does fit. You generally don't need to apply much force to get these switches on or off (torque spec is 18 ft-lbs.), so if it isn't angled perfectly perpendicular, don't sweat it, you just need to break it free and then it can be spun out by hand.

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Axel H.
Good quality

Make installation so easy
Thanks

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Matt D.
Difficult to find, good deal

Sometimes, the right tool for the job makes all the difference. This is one of them. Random size and rarely sold solo. Also fits the steering wheel nut.

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Dan E.
Perfect

Perfect tool for the job and made it easy

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Cesar Z.
Didn't fit for my 90' Carat

Nothing wrong with the GW 2.5" long 24mm socket.
Unfortunately this GW 2.5" long 24mm socket didn't work for ME, but may with earlier/other models?

There is 2.5" max space between High Pressure Switch hex and engine tin.
In my 90' Carat Vanagon there is no way to bend/pry this thick tin.
The GW 2.5" long 24mm socket is is too long to wiggle into Switch as there is no straight shot :(

I ended up using a 1-5/8" long 15/16" socket with a Craftsman 1/2" driver-to-Cap (11/16") adaptor and a 11/16" open wrench.

If you have banana finger hands...forget it, ask you female companion to help...
Good luck :)

Hi Cesar, there shouldn't be any difference between your heat shroud tin, and any other '86-91 Van. We are sorry you weren't able to use the socket, and are unsure why! We use them ourselves, and have sold many of them. If you get a chance, I'd like to see a picture of your tin to see if there is a difference we don't know about. If you wish to help with this, you can email the picture to taylor@gowesty.com. Thank you!

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Terry W.
Oil Pressure Sensor Socket

After trying several 24 mm sockets that I had in my tool box with no success I ordered the Go Westy tool. Perfect fit!

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Austin K.
Oil pressure switch socket

It worked perfectly. Exactly what I needed. Thanks!

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bryan z.
Great tool - makes a hard job easy

Made removing and replacing my oil pressure switches easy. Odd ball socket size that resembled nothing in my tool kit. Glad i bought it. Doubt i would have been able to get the oil pressure switches out and back in if i had not purchased this tool.