I have VDO electrical gauges for temperature and pressure.  The last thing
a VW needs is a long capillary tube running from the engine to the dash for
oil pressure - there are already more than enough places for oil to leak
out.
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>While we are at the topic of gauges, has anyone installed a oil pressure
>gauge with the 1/8" plastic hose type sender?  I was wondering if it is
>worth doing, with the long run.
>
>The other question is : is the oil pressure sender hole on the VW case
>tapped 1/8" npt?  Are we talking something strange?  I know that there are T
>adapter out there, but I was wondering if I could go to my local hardware
>store for one.
>
>Thanks all.
>
>
>  Chris Bridge
>
>  ''71 Westy (Sportsmobile?)
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