The VW gauges are not compatible with aftermarket. Major difference is the
dash gauge is a damped, heated needle movement. Yes, a heating element makes
it move, same with the fuel gauge. This is why they raise slowly. Most
aftermarket are magnetic, almost instant movements. If you really want a
separate gauge, you need a separate sensor. Drill and tap!

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
robert shawn feller
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 11:58 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: how to attach VDO water temp?

are you talking oil or water for the sender on the 2.1L? I know many have
done the duel on oil pressure, but I'm trying to get an accurate water temp
too.

thanks for the info. I contacted those guys (egauges) before and they
referred me to VDO who although was very nice in their attempt to help,
could not offer me the proper solutions! When I told VDO I wanted a sender
that would work with their aftermarket gauge and my dash they asked what my
dash gauge (current factory) model was. I could not find the model inside
nor could anyone on the list help. I try egauges.com again.

A friend (porsche guy and engineer) said all German cars work on the same
ohm ranger for water and oil temp senders. I doubt he is correct as VDO sent
me a guide with about 20 different range specs of their products for 20 auto
applications.

Someone on this list has done this in the last 10 years, I know it! Where
are you with specific answers!?!?

Shawn

On 7/23/06, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Eguages.com <http://eguages.com/> will know exactly what you need. Couple
> examples of dual and
> single senders at the links.
> http://www.egauges.com/vdo_send.asp?Sender=100-240F_US
> http://www.egauges.com/vdo_send.asp?Sender=250F_120C
>
> I got my oil pressure/temp and water temp gauges and senders there.
> IIRC water temp parts/P/N's:
> Temp gauge 250F #310-710
> Sender 250F/120C 1/8-27 NPT spade terminal #323-095
>
> Mine didn't go on a 2.1, rather TIICO with aux. oil cooler, which uses an
> adapter plate that had 2 "holes" for senders. IIRC, the 2.1 has one hole
> that you can put a sender in, either dual or single?
>
> Bob
> Egauges Contact:
> Phone: 1-800-303-6211 (517-625-1884 outside the U.S.)
> Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm ET /
> Saturday: 9am-2pm ET.
>
>
> > anyone got a link for a VDO gauge/sender combo that fits the 2.1L. was
> > searching achieves and having a heck of time find the "follow ups" in
> the
> > achieves on a given question. someone there mentioned a duel sender so
> the
> > dash gauge and external vdo could both work but found no replies for the
> > source.
> >
> > --
> > shawn feller
> >
> > www.carboncow.net
> > www.carboncow.com
> >
>

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