Good point, and in my last install I used a longer VDO hose that is NLA to
do that.  This is a steel braded hose, and the VDO sender is pretty tough
(note it points to the rear so the plastic top is facing back), but maybe
it's not a great location  for off-roading.  Maybe the folks at Van Caf� can
make up a longer one.  

I don't plan on having this on the WBX for more than 3000 miles on paved
roads this summer before the Subaru goes in.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Alistair Bell [mailto:albell@shaw.ca] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:39 AM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: oils and gasoline

Stuart,

that sender location looks awfully vulnerable. Not just road debris and
rocks, but water spray, mud, salt.

They really should have made the extension longer so sender can be located
on top of engine.

cheers

alistair

On 2013-05-29, at 9:26 AM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:

> Which brings me to my last point.  All WBX engines should have an oil 
> pressure guage!  Van Caf� has a great kit at a great price (I did my
> research):
> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_362_263/oil_pressure_gauge_kit.h
> tml Best money and two hours you'll spend.