I like the Van Caf� kit...

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_362_263/oil-pressure-gauge-kit.html

Cheers, 

Jeff
         	

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dennis Haynes
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2014 1:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Oil light problem

I don't like the idea of using a hose near the push rod cover tin (sharp
edges) and exhaust. I used an adapter similar to

http://www.amazon.com/Speedhut-Metric-Adapter-inch-M10X1/dp/B00B5W9MGK/ref=p
d_sbs_auto_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1QZCZ6VQWMS8EX1VF6R9.

This allowed me to then use brake line fittings. I went from this to 3/16
brake tube with inverted flare and for the sensor I used the two terminal as
the 2nd terminal will operate the warning light. I also used a sensor with
the 1/8-17 NPT pipe thread as again that interfaces with available brake
tube fittings. I then bring the tube up and using two hose clamps the sensor
can be mounted to one of the intake manifold tubes.  A few months ago I did
have to replace the brake line as it rusted out and split after 26 years.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dennis Jowell
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 7:34 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Oil light problem

Here we go, before reading all the great input from you folks about the oil
pressure warning light/buzzer noise I ordered VDO Electric gauge kit from
Bus Depot. I was told it had instruction on how to install the kit for my
1988 vanagon Westy. Opened the carton and well yes what it only had was a
generic version from VDO not specific for my vehicle stuck inside the
plastic cover. I am at a lost on how to install it. I had a great article
from Ken at vanagain.com but got it after the fact of ordering the kit.  He
has this really nice rubber extension in his kit. To bad it didn't see this
first. Can't return electrical stuff Has anyone install one of these VDO
electrical gauges ?

Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm