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Date:         Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:45:49 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: VDO Coolant Temp Gauge Sender...where to put???
Comments: To: Todd Last <rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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How about converting to the Syncro thermostat housing? It is made of metal and has the stock temp sensors threaded into it. Has anyone ever tried this swap?

Mark

Todd Last wrote: > > I've wondered about the same thing - I had thought about putting it on the inside of the plastic distribution tower above the starter. There is a flat end that could be easilly tapped. > > I suppose you could also get a short length of metal pipe and install the sender in that, and just splice that with one of the larger coolant hoses. > > What about using one of the water jacket drain plugs? > > Todd > '88 Westy > > -------Original Message------- > From: kevin obrien <kevindobrien@YAHOO.COM> > Sent: 07/11/03 10:38 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: VDO Coolant Temp Gauge Sender...where to put??? > > > > > Hello All: > > I've asked this before...so please bear with me as I > didn't get much response. I want to install a VDO > Coolant Temp Gauge in the 1990 2.1L engine...and I'm > at a loss as to where to locate the sender. > > Hector Zapata recommended at the thermostat...but how > do I screw it in? > > The engine is in...so drilling into the block is out. > > Any other suggestions? I need to order parts > today...so any input is appreciated. > > Cheers! > Kevin > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! > http://sbc.yahoo.com > >


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