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Posted by: Rikyrat Oct 14 2022, 11:55 AM

I read some time ago that you can use a VW rabbit brake hose for an oil pressure extension, does anybody know if this true. If so what hose do I get. Or if anybody can suggest what hose I should be using it would be appreciated

Thank you

Posted by: TheCabinetmaker Oct 14 2022, 12:04 PM

Grease gun hose, or an ⅛"npt pipe extension

Posted by: 930cabman Oct 14 2022, 12:15 PM

I have been getting 6" flexible stainless steel hoses from Pegasus. Reasonably cheap if i recall, less than 10 bucks

Posted by: NARP74 Oct 14 2022, 12:26 PM

The stainless hose might provide a ground connection, otherwise you will need that too with a rubber one.

Posted by: Geezer914 Oct 14 2022, 03:15 PM

Don't use a grease gun hose, it will fail under high pressure start ups!

Posted by: Highland Oct 14 2022, 07:56 PM

I used a 928 brake hose from flaps.

Posted by: DC_neun_vierzehn Dec 21 2022, 09:56 PM

I'm planning on running a pressure gauge as well. Are there any details posts or videos on fabricating one of these extensions for the sender? I couldn't find any via the site's search function.

Posted by: DC_neun_vierzehn Dec 21 2022, 10:05 PM

Too bad they don't make these any more - looks like a perfect set up.

Posted by: rgolia Dec 22 2022, 09:52 AM

I used this fitting - see right hand side of photo.

Posted by: NARP74 Dec 22 2022, 10:37 AM

QUOTE(rgolia @ Dec 22 2022, 08:52 AM)

I used this fitting - see right hand side of photo.

Posted by: FlacaProductions Dec 22 2022, 11:24 AM

I have one as well - great setup. Got it here by asking if anyone had an old one on the shelf. They're out there.

Posted by: friethmiller Dec 22 2022, 11:42 AM

This thread reminded me that I was still waiting on an 80 psi VDO single pole sender unit from Aircooled.net. Just checked it. Looks like they cancelled my order due to supply issues. Just found it on Amazon!

Posted by: DC_neun_vierzehn Dec 22 2022, 12:45 PM

QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ Dec 22 2022, 12:24 PM)

Posted by: 913B Dec 22 2022, 01:37 PM

Sorry, just adding my place marker for my future reference.