When I was installing the Haltech FI system on my Vanagon, their temp
sensor was a generic one, so I took a standar brass T fitting and cut the
long skinny hose on the left rear side of the engine that goes from the
plastic loop to the block.  it has worked perfectly and no drilling, maybe
just a little air bleeding needed for the cooling system.  When the laptop
is plugged into the haltech system, it reads in either C or F and will
change a degree or two once the engine is at operating temp.  Since coolant
flows through that hose constantly, I think I made a reasonable choice.

DM&FS

At 10:38 AM 7/11/2003 -0700, kevin obrien wrote:
>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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