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PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 9:53 am 
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Not sure if this will work. Anyone know about this?
I want be safe than sorry.
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 Post subject: Re: Oil Temp.
PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:29 am 
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 Post subject: Re: Oil Temp.
PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:32 am 
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Yeah, those have been around a long time, and work well. Personally, I like a gauge so I can really see what's going on, rather than just a light that goes off when there's already a problem. But if you don't have space for a gauge, or it's not in your budget, these are way better than nothing 8-)

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 Post subject: Re: Oil Temp.
PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:42 am 
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mk-Zero wrote:
Yeah, those have been around a long time, and work well. Personally, I like a gauge so I can really see what's going on, rather than just a light that goes off when there's already a problem. But if you don't have space for a gauge, or it's not in your budget, these are way better than nothing 8-)


Nothing about the Budget. Just don't want to worry too much when I am driving and get the engine too hot.
Anyone have best way to do it?
How about this one?
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 Post subject: Re: Oil Temp.
PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:48 am 
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I wouldn't run something like that on a lowered VW that will reduce ground clearance. I run a sender in the oil pressure relief plug hole, at the front (flywheel side) of the engine. I believe it's this one http://www.piersideparts.net/V323064.html
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 11:54 am 
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mk-Zero wrote:
I wouldn't run something like that on a lowered VW that will reduce ground clearance. I run a sender in the oil pressure relief plug hole, at the front (flywheel side) of the engine. I believe it's this one http://www.piersideparts.net/V323064.html
Nice and out-of-the-way ;)


That is what I run as well. Is there any benefit to using the front plug hole rather than the rear? Mine has always been at the crank pulley side.

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 Post subject: Re: Oil Temp.
PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 1:00 pm 
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Chisel_86 wrote:
mk-Zero wrote:
I wouldn't run something like that on a lowered VW that will reduce ground clearance. I run a sender in the oil pressure relief plug hole, at the front (flywheel side) of the engine. I believe it's this one http://www.piersideparts.net/V323064.html
Nice and out-of-the-way ;)


That is what I run as well. Is there any benefit to using the front plug hole rather than the rear? Mine has always been at the crank pulley side.


I honestly can't remember why I ran it on that end, other than maybe being more out of the way, no need for a wire strung across the bottom of the motor, or going down through the breast plate.
I think it's considered the "best" location though, but I just don't remember the reason...

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Sounds good enough for me! Lol. Next time I'm doing an oil change I might swap the plugs and see if I see any difference in the readings.

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I think going to put VDO sender on relief plug hole. Thanks! :thumbs:

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 Post subject: Re: Oil Temp.
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Redjames wrote:
I think going to put VDO sender on relief plug hole. Thanks! :thumbs:


Good choice! Now the question is, what gauge to go with it, and where to put it? :P

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