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Posted by: K9Torro Nov 10 2004, 02:42 PM

I just bought a factory three gage appearance group console from someone on EPay, do I need to get a VDO oil temp sending unit to make the gage work or is there one already on my car someplace, I have a 1972 1.7 FI.

If I need to get one where does it go and how do I do it ?

Thanks in advance,

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 10 2004, 03:28 PM

probably not. the sending unit goes to what is commonly refered to as the "Taco Plate" ...

it's a small round plate on the bottom of the motor that has the sender in the middle.
motors that came without the sender simply had a black cover.

Andy


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Posted by: SirAndy Nov 10 2004, 03:29 PM

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Posted by: qa1142 Nov 10 2004, 03:32 PM

I'm still looking for one of these set-ups too. first quote is $50

I have WTB ad in clasifieds

Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 10 2004, 03:35 PM

I'm kinda curious. I just thought I would try and see if the sender would fit the drain plug hole . I got one of each (drain plug hole and sender)will test tonight.

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 10 2004, 03:41 PM

the sender is in a certain location for a reason ...
even if it fit's, you won't get the same readings ...

Andy

Posted by: morphenspectra Nov 10 2004, 03:47 PM

yeah you bought that from me todd.
i have the plate and sending unit for it.ill give ya a deal on it.since none of the items have been tested.all of the parts are out of a 73 2.0 that was last licensed for the road in 2000.
and welcome to the club
james
appearance & performance

Posted by: K9Torro Nov 10 2004, 04:00 PM

Hi James, Did you get my PayPal I sent it before I heard anything from you, I like to pay right away so I dont lose track of the auctions. I would like to have the plate and sending unit, can you send me an email or a PayPal invoice for it ? Todd

Posted by: morphenspectra Nov 10 2004, 04:12 PM

i just e mailed you on it
ill get a invoice out to you (30.00) we will just throw it in the box with the console
thanks

james

Posted by: K9Torro Nov 10 2004, 04:13 PM

Thanks for the pictures and info Andy

Posted by: K9Torro Nov 10 2004, 04:18 PM

James, new PayPal sent on the plate and sending unit. Thanks Todd

Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 10 2004, 08:44 PM

[quote=SirAndy,Nov 10 2004, 01:41 PM] [/QUOTE]
the sender is in a certain location for a reason ...
even if it fit's, you won't get the same readings ...

Andy [/quote]
Uh bottom of the case is the bottom of the case. But no it don't fit.

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 10 2004, 10:17 PM

nope, it's actually not ...

look how the taco plate moves the sender deeper into the case.
Andy

Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 11 2004, 07:13 AM

Guess we need to be scientific about it. However I am not going to rethread my drain plug hole to conduct it and prove my point so I will have to let this one go.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 11 2004, 07:18 AM

Would you really want it hanging down on the bottom of the motor like that? I know it's not lower than a tuna can, but you still take a chance of breaking the sender off with road debris. Plus, you would have to remove it to drain the oil, and you risk breaking it when unscrewing it.

Personally, I think that it's better in the taco plate.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 11 2004, 12:05 PM

Duh? I was just looking at a way around the taco plate for engines without them. Guess I will continue swapping plates with the engine being used.

Posted by: MXMARK Nov 11 2004, 12:09 PM

I could not find a taco plate plus the gauge that I have is from a 911 so I mounted a sender in the drain plug 0-150c and 12mm X 1.50mm VDO part #323 092D. The sender matches the 300f gauge perfectly. I would agree that the readings seem to change slow at first waiting for the case to heat up. and fast for stop and go and running down the freeway. When I stop and shut off the motor the gauge reads higher then while moving down the road even at higher rpm. Any one have a taco plate? Are the aftermarket ones done yet. Thanks Mark