VDO Oil Pressure Sending Unit, Mounting options, besides hose... Options

[CG-914]

Yes I did a search (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

First: 2.0 Type 4 engine... With a Mallory Distributor.

I've done some research for the sending Unit for my VDO Oil Pressure Gauge 0-5 bar.

The threat in the engine case is M10x1 Tapered.
VDO offers a 0-5 bar Sending Unit with the right threat (even tapered) and two connecters: one gauge and one idiot light.
VDO Part# 252.21.67

My question now is, does anybody have experiance of mounting it directly on the case? Especially in the car with the sheet meatall installed? Als does that work with the clearance to the Mallory Distributor?

Thanks C

[BeatNavy]

My question now is, does anybody have experiance of mounting it directly on the case? Especially in the car with the sheet meatall installed? Als does that work with the clearance to the Mallory Distributor?

Thanks C

Most people use an extension hose of some type so they don't have to modify the engine tin. I would also think it would make your concern about fitting by the Mallory a moot point, too. Some people use the hose from a paintball gun. I went with this option: http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-Oil-Pre...RVDO150752.html

Pricey (well, it IS AA), but it is metal and grounds itself so you don't have to wire up something specifically for it. I think it may hold up better than a paintball gun hose, too.