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Subject:Re: Another VDO Gauge question: Oil Temp Sender doesn't fit in Drain hole?
From:kevin obrien
Date:Fri, 13 Sep 2002 12:52:41 -0700

Mine is a 1990 2.1L...watercooled...but thanks for the
response.
Kevin

--- jbrush@aros.net wrote:
>
> >I ordered a 300 degree oil temp VDO gauge and
> sender
> >from Bus Depot...my mechanic (installing it) just
> >found out the sender won't fit in the oil drain
> plug.
> >Called Bus Depot...guy at the counter says to
> >tap&drill a new hole. Has anyone out there run into
> >(got a solution to) this problem???  Fast responses
> >are appreciated as I'm trying to resolve this
> today.
>
> Kevin, I don't know if yours is air cooled or water,
> but FWIW, I bought a
> VDO gauge and sender from Rocky Mt Motorworks and
> the sender fit in place
> of the oil drain plug on my air cooled with no
> problem.
>
> Just thought I would mention it.
>
> Good luck,
>
> John

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