is this a good idea?, oil temp sensor Options

[tat2dphreak]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=46100

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?!

[URY914]

Andy, here is the post on PP about the dipstick senders...

An Oil Temperature Gauge is the most important gauge you will ever need on your Bus or Vanagon. It should have been a factory-installed item and it wouldn't have cost that much to do it. But they didn't. We strongly recommend the installation of an Oil Temp Gauge, especially for those who put in a lot of miles on their Type 2. Acceptable Oil Temp reading should be between 190 to 210 degrees, depending the ambient temperature. 72-83 Buses and Vanagons tend to run a little on the warmer side, so an external oil cooler may be needed to bring the temp in-line. Dipstick Senders are not recommended for the Type 4 style engines (72-83) as they are not long enough to reach into the case to accurately inform you of both the oil temperature and correct oil level. In addition, our experience has been when using a Dipstick Sender that it can be very inaccurate (reading temp too high). Oil Plate mounted Temp Senders are usually more reliable for an accurate reading. On upright engines, the Oil Plate Sender IS NOT to be mounted in place of the drain plug - the sender probe will hit and dimple the strainer, restricting the oil flow. You must follow the instructions provided with the sender to drill the plate offset from the drain hole to prevent this. Temp Senders are sold separately. All gauges are 2 1/16" Diameter. Note: If you're a sharp looker, you'll see that a 250F Water Temp Gauge is pictured above - This is because VDO never shot a photo of the 300F Oil Temp Gauge and it doesn't appear in any of their catalogs!

Paul