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Subject:Re: Problem w/temp gauge
From:Gary Clayton
Date:Wed, 19 Jul 1995 10:49:57 -0400 (EDT)

On Tue, 18 Jul 1995, Sami Dakhlia wrote:
> Gary Clayton replied:
> >Yes, I did use some teflon tape, everywhere.  The elect. connection 
> >(ground) did cross my mind, but when I later pulled out the temp. sensor 
> >to test, I am convinced the teflon tears and there is metal-to-metal contact.
> 
> Well, the admonition came from VDO themselves (in their catalog). I did
> not make this up :)

OK, although I still doubt that the teflon tape is preventing a good 
ground connection, its easy enough to remove it all and eliminate the 
possibility.  I'll do it. 

> VDO also sells a few adapters. T's, flex hose (I believe); will look it up
> and let you know. 

Great, thanks.  We all might like the info. on how to get a VDO catalog.

-gary