Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 07:39:30 -0700
Reply-To: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTikVSxTWHHCd9Tq-meCn4ek0+3THvQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Hey all, Chris S writes that,
"The oil temp sender replaces oil drain plug."
Is this kind of a sender easily obtainable?
--
Rocky J Squirrel
On Sat, 2011-04-09 at 09:25 -0400, Chris S wrote:
> Here's my oil cooler/gauge setup.
>
> I'm running a dual-pole sender. Because the sender's low pressure side
> cutoff is higher than stock I elected to go with a splitter and the factory
> .3 bar switch. The splitter is a solid brass piece and the factory sender
> screws directly into it. No leaks, safe, and puts thins out in reach for me
> where I can replace it easily if needed.
>
> The oil temp sender replaces oil drain plug.
>
> My gauges are from an 80's Audi - a free bee. The entire gauge pod fits
> neatly in the radio opening. My Westy's radio was gone when I bought it, so
> no problem.
>
> I'm using a Mocal cooler with a Mocal sandwich plate adapter and stainless
> braided hoses (see batinc.net). I elected to not follow Tencentlife's setup
> as I did not want my engine sucking hot air from the cooler during low
> speeds. I placed my cooler on the opposite side after relocating the ECU in
> my '84 Westy. I made a small spoiler from perspex that is mounted at the
> aft lip of the left pillar air intake to create a higher pressure zone just
> over the intake and help airflow. Two high-CFM fans help during low speeds.
>
> Best of all, I didn't cut any precious metal during installation. I only
> had to tap a few small holes to mount the cooler at the correct angle.
>
> 2011/4/8 Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@gmail.com>
>
> > Ah Crap! Looks like they're out of stock right now... Give them a call,
> > perhaps they'll have more soon.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jeff Schwaia [mailto:vw.doka@gmail.com]
> > Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 2:27 PM
> > To: 'Rocket J Squirrel'; 'vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM'
> > Subject: RE: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
> >
> > Rocky,
> >
> > Make life easy for yourself, and Bullwinkle, and buy the kit from Van Café.
> >
> > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_362_263/oil_pressure_gauge_kit.html
> >
> >
> > Come with everything you need.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> > Rocket J Squirrel
> > Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 1:04 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
> >
> > ...I might as well look into rigging an oil pressure gauge. Anyone got a
> > handy kit or anything?
> >
> > 1.9L AT.
> > --
> > Rocky J Squirrel
> > '84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> > '74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> > Bend, OR
> > KG6RCR
> >
>
>
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