I've wondered about the same thing - I had thought about putting it on the inside of the plastic distribution tower above the starter. There is a flat end that could be easilly tapped.

I suppose you could also get a short length of metal pipe and install the sender in that, and just splice that with one of the larger coolant hoses.

What about using one of the water jacket drain plugs?

Todd
'88 Westy

-------Original Message-------
From: kevin obrien <kevindobrien@YAHOO.COM>
Sent: 07/11/03 10:38 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: VDO Coolant Temp Gauge Sender...where to put???

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> Hello All:

I've asked this before...so please bear with me as I
didn't get much response. I want to install a VDO
Coolant Temp Gauge in the 1990 2.1L engine...and I'm
at a loss as to where to locate the sender.

Hector Zapata recommended at the thermostat...but how
do I screw it in?

The engine is in...so drilling into the block is out.

Any other suggestions? I need to order parts
today...so any input is appreciated.

Cheers!
Kevin

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