ok, good to know.

On 4/21/2013 4:35 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> Except for color the temp2 sensor plug is that same as a fuel injector plug. There are many varieties available in the aftermarket.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel - Turbovans
> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:57 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Thermostat housing differences, syncro and non
>
> Ditto on the 'yes' ..
> it's the red/yellow wire that is the temp gauge sensor wire. Connect that to the screw-in single contact temp sensor.
> The other wire is ground ..
> you can ground it or just leave it there. I think it just goes to a ground anyway , so grounding it won't hurt or help actually.
>
> Save the 2WD 2.1 waterboxer connector plug and a few inches of wiring ...
> if someone needs one, there's no easy way to get one.
>
> scott
> turbovans
>
> On 4/21/2013 7:48 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>> Yes. The two wire sensor has one sensor and a ground. The single wire sensor is the same as the 1.9l vanagons.
>>
>> Dennis,
>> >From my phone.
>> ________________________________
>> From: Steve Cotsford<mailto:cotsford@AOL.COM>
>> Sent: ‎4/‎21/‎2013 10:07 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Subject: Thermostat housing differences, syncro and non
>>
>> In looking at my project, 1989 2.1 wbx, I have found a VDO temp sensor that fits into the side of the thermostat housing and is retained with a clip.  (per page F-5 in Bentleys, but not for syncro).    My engine came from a syncro and the temp sensor is threaded into the housing instead.
>>
>> Do the two different sensors work the same?   Can I leave the syncro one in place and carry on?
>>
>> Thanks,  Steve
>>