Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 15:40:11 -0600
Reply-To: Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
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From: Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
Subject: Re: Oil light problem
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On 11/15/2014 3:28 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> I don't like the idea of using a hose near the push rod cover tin (sharp
> edges) and exhaust. I used an adapter similar to
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Speedhut-Metric-Adapter-inch-M10X1/dp/B00B5W9MGK/ref=p
> d_sbs_auto_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1QZCZ6VQWMS8EX1VF6R9.
>
> This allowed me to then use brake line fittings. I went from this to 3/16
> brake tube with inverted flare and for the sensor I used the two terminal as
> the 2nd terminal will operate the warning light. I also used a sensor with
> the 1/8-17 NPT pipe thread as again that interfaces with available brake
> tube fittings. I then bring the tube up and using two hose clamps the sensor
> can be mounted to one of the intake manifold tubes. A few months ago I did
> have to replace the brake line as it rusted out and split after 26 years.
>
> Dennis
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Dennis Jowell
> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 7:34 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Oil light problem
>
> Here we go, before reading all the great input from you folks about the oil
> pressure warning light/buzzer noise I ordered VDO Electric gauge kit from
> Bus Depot. I was told it had instruction on how to install the kit for my
> 1988 vanagon Westy. Opened the carton and well yes what it only had was a
> generic version from VDO not specific for my vehicle stuck inside the
> plastic cover. I am at a lost on how to install it. I had a great article
> from Ken at vanagain.com but got it after the fact of ordering the kit. He
> has this really nice rubber extension in his kit. To bad it didn't see this
> first. Can't return electrical stuff Has anyone install one of these VDO
> electrical gauges ?
>
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
Yeah, my Aeroquip hose is still kicking, but wished I'd have made it a
couple inches longer for more mounting options. I used a properly sized
vinyl coated fence clamp and it clamped the VDO down to one of the empty
threaded ports where the AC compressor used to be.
BTW Dennis Happy Birthday!!
DM&FS
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