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• RE: Lotsa gauges
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 17:24:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >I am thinking about: > >Oil Pressure Gauge >Oil Temp Gauge >Coolant Temp Gauge >Head Temp Gauge >Exhaust Temp Gauge >Oil Level Gauge >Air-Fuel...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 17:16:28 -0700
  ...Oil Pressure Gauge Oil Temp Gauge Coolant Temp Gauge Head Temp Gauge Exhaust Temp Gauge Oil Level Gauge Air-Fuel Mixture Gauge Remote Tire...
• RE: Lotsa gauges
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 20 Apr 1996 07:16:05 -0700 (PDT)
  So Maher, Steve says: > >I am thinking about: > > > >Oil Pressure Gauge > > > >Beer Inventory Gauge (stashometer) > >Beer Carbonation Gauge (fizzometer) > >Beer Temperature Gauge (Chillinometer) > >Beer...
• RE: Lotsa gauges
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ham '64 Type ][
  Sat, 20 Apr 1996 07:59:18 -0700 (PDT)
  Since we all drive Air cooled VW I'd say we'd need a Air Presure Gauge (Ya know a Baramoter sp?) And a...
• Broken Oil Pressure gauge/sender?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:23:15 -0500
  I was wiring up my new VDO volt gauge and accidentally shorted the (+) feed to my oil pressure gauge(popping a fuse) I finished...
• Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard (guages and pods)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 20:30:22 EST
  Since there has been some interest in gauges lately, I just wanted to let folks know that I sell these VDO gauges and the...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 09:32:59 -0800
  > There are at least 2 types of gauges that will work for you, the mechanical gauge which use a capillary tube from the source...
• Re: Coolant Temperature Gauges
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  28 Apr 1995 14:29:14 GMT
  >>I have replaced the sending unit (start from cheap) and this has made no >>impact on the gauge. The coolant gauge and fuel tank...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 08:52:02 -0700
  ...sorry *- there's signal from the sender to the gauge, the gauge reacts when I ground the wire, but some how the gauge did...
• Re: Wonky temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 May 2015 16:57:29 -0400
  ...If it doesn't, bad gauge or bad gauge supply or bad gauge ground. If the supply is bad the gauge will read incorrectly...
• oil gauges
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Mon, 19 Sep 2016 19:07:54 -0700
  I am ready to install oil temp and oil pressure gauges. Bought the dual gauge pod from T3Techniques that TexasVanagons highlighted. I am happy...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:18:11 -0700
  ...it supposed that the 700Y voltage regulator is for both gas and coolant temp gauges but the gas gauge is working and the temp...
• Re: Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:05:10 +0000
  If you are going to add gauges, spend a few extra $$ and go w/VDO gauges. I've used them in my cars since...
• What does your oil pressure gauge "say", and what other gauges do you have in your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:17:02 -0400
  Hi, This weekend I put in a 3 gauge panel in my Vanagon. One of which is an oil pressure gauge. As I haven...
• Re: Wonky temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 2 May 2015 21:32:09 -0500
  Sounds like i now have a spare temp gauge to add to my collection :) Light doesn’t flash at all. Just glows faintly. Temp...
• Westie Propane Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
  19 Dec 1995 08:45:29 U
  Westie Propane Gauge? Has anyone figured out a good gauge system for determining how much propane is in the tank? Kirk out 88 Westy...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 16:39:28 -0400
  ...it supposed that the 700Y voltage regulator is > for both gas and coolant temp gauges but the gas gauge is working and the > temp...
• Re: Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:54:51 -0400
  ...I would expect sender and gauge typically to come from same mfr for best results, but mfr may have different lines of gauges/senders...
• Re: Which gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 10:15:39 -0700
  Tom, most of the vehicles I have ever owned that came with gauges, came with volt & oil pressure gauges.... that's what I added...
• gauge mod help
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 08:48:08 -0400
  I have an aftermarket gauge, that i am wanting to make read 1/3 lower . I got a water temp gauge, and I am...
• wires for gauges
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 08:36:52 -0800
  ...oil pressure gauge oil temp gauge volt meter gauge Thanks Bill 90 Westy Syncro
• Re: Broken Oil Pressure gauge/sender?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:45:57 -0700
  I would start at the back of the oil pressure gauge. it's 3 wires, right ? 12 volts, usually 'key on' .. signal from sender...
• Re: Yum, yum...(what a motor says when eating a rod)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 23 May 2002 15:55:58 -0400
  Laurence, I did not buy the gauge and sender; I am not pleased with the gauge accuracy. 80PSI is too much; I would prefer...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:36:32 -0600
  On 10 Oct , 2017, at 9:47 AM, steve meassick wrote: > Does anybody have any recommendations for, preferably digital, oil pressure gauges that measure...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 15:37:59 -0600
  ...filter-adaptor-plate.aspx Gauges http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/Gauges.aspx http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/MaxTow-Oil-Pressure-Gauges.aspx?sitelink=LeftNav http://www...
• gas gauge and temp gauge work intermittently
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:15:33 -0800
  My gas gauge and temp gauge work intermittently. Both are either working or not. Any advice as to what to do? deek 84 westy...
• Re: What does your oil pressure gauge "say", and what other gauges do you have in your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:21:08 -0400
  ...The > third gauge is a temperature gauge. The temp gauge came from my old > 86 GTI (as did the voltmeter), however I do not...
• Re: Flashing light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 18:59:07 -0400
  ...If still blinking (likely), then input voltage to gauge wrong (outside of 9.5-10.5 volts btw gauge +12 terminal and gauge ground...
• Re: Coolant Gauge Mystery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:29:41 -0500
  ...I checked every connection, replaced the >resistor on the instrument gauge, the gauge itself, the sending >unit-nothing ever fixed it. Both gauges worked...
• electronic gauges
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 15:16:36 -0800
  For those of you looking for options for gauges, or something different for your vans, check out www.venom-performance.com for digital gauges...
• Re: Oil Temp Sender and Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:03:38 -0700
  Running a direct yellow wire from sender to the blue gauge wire at the cluster. Direct ground from engine to gauge wire (blk). Purple...
• Re: � � � Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:38:30 EST
  In a message dated 3/15/06 1:38:08 PM, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > From the blurb with the Speedhut fuel pressure gauge...
• gauge photo
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 08:47:07 PST
  I've posted a photo of my gauge installation to the following URL: http://members.home.net/raven99/gauges1.gif I used the VDO...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:42:45 -0400
  The plastic VDO gauges just aren't what they used to be. Luckily engine and road vibration will take that "stickiness" right out. Dennis...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:57:15 -0500
  ...UL-listed SPT-1 and SPT-2 lamp cord is commonly available in 18 gauge and 16 gauge. You can find 14 gauge if...
• Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 23 May 2005 17:04:36 EDT
  ...I have additional egt gauges, cylinder head temp gauges, trans oil temp gauges, intercooler temp gauges as well as others, but no mounting room...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:01:36 -0700
  ...Mark Dennis Haynes wrote: > In dash gauges are not high precision devices. I have found that the for the > VDO gauges the senders for...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:17:47 -0700
  ...Now disconnect wire between pot and gauge. gauge falls to 0. (do not change pot) 4. reconnect wire. See if gauge shows same reading...
• Re: Need advice: 88 Westy fuel gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 13:51:42 -0800
  > My fuel gauge (88 Westfalia) has gone wacky. It registers fuel levels > accurately to about the quarter full mark. Then, the gauge goes back...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:50:17 -0400
  I'll through a little more mystery in the factory oil temperature gauges. As these cars were coming out many folks complained of high...
• gauges for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 19:58:51 -0400
  Hey all, I'm looking at putting at least two gauges in my '81, oil temperature and oil pressure. Maybe a voltmeter thrown in...
• Re: Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 23 May 2005 16:17:17 -0700
  ...I have additional egt gauges, cylinder head temp gauges, trans oil temp gauges, intercooler temp gauges as well as others, but no mounting room...
• Re: What does your oil pressure gauge "say", and what other gauges do you have in your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:36:09 -0400
  ...The third gauge is a temperature gauge. The temp gauge came from my old 86 GTI (as did the voltmeter), however I do not...
• Fuel Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 08:00:10 -0700
  Well, I have now replaced all the parts that I know of in the Fuel Gauge system on my 83.5 in an attempt...
• After market Temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:46:41 -0700
  Anyone have instructions on in stalling an after market temp gauge? I think I want to run an additional gauge mounted somewhere on the...
• Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:44:56 -0500
  Ok, anyone know if one of the gauges from my A/C manifold gauge set can be adapted to the fuel pressure testing port...
• Re: Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:42:25 -0400
  Yes, but the Audi gauges can be in BAR with a higher top pressure than what's found on VW PSI gauges. 2008/10...
• Re: RE.: Oil Pressure Gauge . . .
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 6 Sep 94 13:15:31 PDT
  ...I don't see how they could use a temperature gauge in a "tee" setup at the location of the stock oil pressure sender...
• Audi 4000 gauges
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 21:18:51 -0800
  ...Awhile back there were some postings on gauges. Today I pulled a gauge cluster from an Audi 4000 to install on the panel below...
• Re: Hello Frank....
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 23 May 2005 16:53:09 EDT
  ...I have additional egt gauges, cylinder head temp gauges, trans oil temp gauges, intercooler temp gauges as well as others, but no mounting room...
• Re: Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:04:28 -0700
  ...Gauge pressure is gauge pressure, and is referenced only to *local station pressure*, not sea level. That's why gauges have a zero adjustment...
• Re: Sunday afternoon VDO gauge project
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 May 2000 01:47:23 EDT
  ...The only problem is the viewing angle - I can't read VOLT or TEMP at the top of the gauge - reading the gauge is...
• Oil pressure and temp gauges
  Historical mailing list - Christopher J. Fryer-Edwards
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 16:08:55 +0000
  I would like to install oil pressure and temperature gauges for my 83.5 Westy. Where should the senders be located for these gauges...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:09:55 -0400
  This is the temp gauge circuit. +12V--->panel regulator-->10V-->()()()()()-->/\/\/\/\/\-->chassis ground. ()()()()() is the heater inside the gauge that makes the needle move. It...
• Re: Low readings from gas gauge and temp gauge..84 tintop
  Historical mailing list - Liberte, Joel
  Wed, 13 Sep 2017 21:58:27 +0000
  ...Low readings from gas gauge and temp gauge..84 tintop Apart from bad connections, those two gauges share the distinction of being fed by...
• Re: Both temp light and gauge not working
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:02:19 +0000
  >> Current issue, startup blink says gauge is getting power. Trouble is open circuit in the gauge sender or the line from sender to the...
• Re: gauges for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 16:32:33 -0700
  ...I wired the gauge lighting in with the rest of the instruments so that the dimmer works for the gauges too. -Mark McCulley
• temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 16:35:29 -0600
  My temperature gauge on my 84 westy has been acting funny the last few days and I'm starting to worry a little bit...
• Experience overview with cheap JC Whitney gauges
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 21:49:47 -0700
  Some vanagon people asked me for my opinion on the cheap JC Whitney gauges I installed. I'm finding the gauges useful in troubleshooting...
• [info] stock temp guage & vdo guage (coolant)???
  Historical mailing list - Ken Sid
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 20:31:04 -0700
  --After searching the archives and coming up empty handed, I have resorted to posting for some help/info.-- I have acquired some vdo gauges...