Date: Mon, 29 Jul 1996 12:36:21 -0700
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From: Mark McCulley <raven@halcyon.com>
Subject: RE: oil pressure/temp sensor location
On my 87 2.1l, I installed the oil temp sensor in the oil drain, replacing
the oil drain plug. Had to manufacture a "thin wall" socket to install and
remove the sensor because the oil drain plug is recessed into a small round
area. Don't know about the 1.9 case.
To install the pressure sensor, you have to run some tubing up to the top
of the engine and install a T fitting to accommodate the sensor and the old
idiot light sensor. You should a sensor that is compatible with whatever
gauge you are using.
You might search the archives for a detailed account of my experience
installing these two sensors. I think it was posted sometime in June 1996.
Better yet, I'll forward it to you if I can find a copy.
-Mark McCulley
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>From: John Brown[SMTP:jlbrown@u.washington.edu]
Sent: Monday, July 29, 1996 10:40 AM
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Subject: oil pressure/temp sensor location
I am trying to install oil pressure and oil temp gauges on my 1984 1.9L
Vanagon engine. I have a couple of questions that I hope someone can
help me out with:
1. I cannot find any location to install the screw in temp
sensor that I bought. Has anyone installed an oil temp sensor?
If so, where did you install the sensor.
2. The pressure sensor that I bought is quite large. It doesn't seem
like it will fit in the small space between the push rod tubes on the
left head. Is there an alternate location, or do I need to get
another sensor? Is the resistance of these sensors universal, so I
can use any sensor?
3. I would like to preserve the idiot light function in addition to my
new gauge. Can I just use a brass t-fitting and screw both sensors
into the t and screw the t into the crankcase?
I hope somebody can help solve the frustrating problems!
Thanks,
John Brown
