In a message dated 06/06/2008 10:14:34 A.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

There  have been reports of aftermarket sensor assemblies being faulty.   The
dealer part is preferred.

Well,  that statement is not ENTIRELY true.  The aftermarket coolant level
sensors  I have that come through Auto-Camping are perfect.  Never had a problem
 with any of them.  From my _Vanagon Items Forsale_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales.htm)  webpage  > Coolant level sensor,  9305, 251 919 372  - $9.95

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) )
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- Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
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