CTNL74914
Jun 16 2012, 11:04 PM
Finishing up on restore of interior of my '74 - 2.0 with stock D-jet.
Factory center console (w/3 gauges) is back in place and hooked up.
Question is; when the key is turned on, the needle on the oil temp gauge comes to life (flickers) but after that never travels past the low end white mark, even after a hard drive.
Is this normal?
What do you guys recomend for a numbered replacement gauge? Any from VDO?
Thanks in advance.
Elliot Cannon
Jun 16 2012, 11:21 PM
Many people don't like VDO gauges but I've had one in my car for 8 years and it works great. McMark had a post not long ago about a good gauge he recommended. A search might find it. I have found that the biggest problem I have had with VDO gauges are the wiring and connectors. Not always the best quality and should be checked out often.
ThePaintedMan
Jun 17 2012, 07:43 AM
Is your thermostat hooked up? Mine isnt and it takes me sometimes 30 minutes or more to see normal oil temps.
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