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> is this a good idea?, oil temp sensor
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post Jul 16 2003, 01:18 PM
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wouldn't this get too hot for the wires in that area? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) and which gauges will it work with?!
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post Jul 16 2003, 01:22 PM
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I like the idea, but not the location. I don't know about a wire hanging down there.
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post Jul 16 2003, 01:25 PM
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that's the way I feel also... of course I think the "taco plate" is almost in the same place.... so, I dunno! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


also, is it better to monitor head temps or oil temps? (if you can only choose one)
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post Jul 16 2003, 01:37 PM
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actually, the ones i like even better is the oil-temp sender that replaces the oil-level dip-stick.

they come in different length and you can adjust them to your needed length and the wired come off the top of the stick.
pretty handy, used them on all my VWs ...

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post Jul 16 2003, 01:42 PM
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ok, pardon my dumbass-ness but how would you check your oil if you replace the dipstick with the sender? and where do you get these?
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post Jul 16 2003, 01:47 PM
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the sender IS a dip-stick (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

looks just like a dip-stick, but has a bi-metal temp sender built into the tip ...
the wires run inside the stick and exit on top.

dunno, where to get them around here, haven't seen any, but you can get them in germany at any car parts location ...

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post Jul 16 2003, 01:53 PM
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OHHH!! that makes sense... but still have never seen one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) that would be cool...
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post Jul 16 2003, 02:05 PM
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I agree, it would be cool.
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Hmmm...

$29 starting bid, $32 Buy It Now...

Damn, with a deal like that why would I want to pay only $11.95 for it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=836
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post Jul 16 2003, 02:39 PM
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does that one screw into the drainplug?

also, I still think it would get too hot for the wires... they are bound to touch the engine...

1 more thing... what gauges will these work with accurately?
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post Jul 16 2003, 05:12 PM
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that sender works with the after market vdo gauge that you can get from any porsche or vw parts place. i have heard that this setup is more accurate than teh stock gauge and taco plate sender. i don't really know, cuz i haven't used it. temps on the wire shouldn't be an issue, haven't heard of any problems with the taco plate and this isn't too far away, besides the oil pan doesn't get very hot, as long as you keep the wire away from the heat ex. should be fine.
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post Jul 16 2003, 06:26 PM
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cool...

I'm paranoid about temps.. I want to put a cyl. head temp gauge and oil temp in ASAP. I will probably use one of the "under the plug" kits for head temps.... but the oil temps have SEVERAL options...

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post Jul 16 2003, 06:28 PM
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my 72 doesn't have any temp guages, and I hate it. I'll probably do the plug thing, too.
I haven't put too much thought about the oil temp. I like Andy's idea.
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post Jul 16 2003, 06:35 PM
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too bad we aren't in Germany to buy those parts!!!


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post Jul 16 2003, 07:23 PM
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Andy,
There as a posting a few months ago (here or on PP) which talked about the dipstick sending units. I have one and thought it was a great idea, but I got shot down by several people saying they are not very accurate. If I remember right people were saying it reads low. I think Brad may have been in on this.

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post Jul 16 2003, 07:24 PM
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I don't think the exact temp is as important as knowing what's going on.
If its all of a sudden 25 degrees hotter, then you know you have a problem.
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post Jul 16 2003, 07:29 PM
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Is this the unit:
VW Trends article

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post Jul 16 2003, 07:47 PM
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Gene Berg part # is GB 229. It doesn' mention a gauge, but an idiot light.
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post Jul 16 2003, 08:24 PM
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QUOTE(seanery @ Jul 16 2003, 08:24 PM)
I don't think the exact temp is as important as knowing what's going on.
If its all of a sudden 25 degrees hotter, then you know you have a problem.

exactly! the important thing is knowing what's "normal" and noticing spikes in temprature(or drops in pressure)
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post Jul 16 2003, 10:06 PM
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QUOTE(Paul Heery @ Jul 16 2003, 12:32 PM)
Hmmm...

$29 starting bid, $32 Buy It Now...

Damn, with a deal like that why would I want to pay only $11.95 for it?  :rolleyes:

http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=836

That's not it. Here's the VDO part number:

VDO-323057B Oil Temp Sender, Replaces Drain Plug, Wasserboxer Vanagon 1983 to 1991 $22.50
Bus Boys

Or an even lower price:
VDO 323-055 TEMPERATURE SENDER OIL V.W. DRAIN PLUG (14mm THREAD) $11.99


FWIW, the wire from this would be about 4 inches from the stock wiring location.

The stock wire comes with a high tempreature sheath over the wire.
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