Date:         Wed, 12 Feb 2003 16:50:22 -0500
Reply-To:     kdlewis@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ken Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
Comments: To: pokey@VANAGON.ORG
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Word of warning: Beware of sender hose extensions that have standard pipe
threads. The sender and engine block have metric threads. They are very
close but not the same.

Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis
86 Crewcab, 60 356 T-5
http://Neksiwel.20m.com/

On Wed, 12 Feb 2003 12:16:49 -0500 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
writes:
> As usual, I am confused.
>
> I want to add an oil pressure gauge to my syncro. Most places
> suggest you use the VDO-360009 sender and the sender hose
> extension adaptor VD0-150752.
>
> www.busdepot.com - indicates the exension adaptor is not
> needed for 73-83
>
> www.marksbugbarn.com - indicates the extension is only for
> type 4 engines
>
> www.bus-boys.com/bbvdo.htm - sells a VDO-360023 sender that
> is mounted to the cylinder head that does not require the
> hose extension adaptor
>
> www.motorworks.com and www.bowwow.ca - doesn't even list the
> hose extension
>
> What have the rest of you done? Is this hose extension
> essential on an 86 syncro?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
>

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