Date:         Thu, 13 May 1999 07:18:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Source for water tank level sensor

After noticing that my water level gauge would always read 1/2 (yellow)
unless it was completely full, I pulled the level sensor rod out of the tank
and tested it with an ohm meter.  By sliding the gray float up and down the
tube, I found that instead of three different readings, I get only two - at
the very top and at the very bottom.  I also noticed that there is a
slightly audible "click" as the microswitch (?) is activated at the top and
bottom positions.  I assume there must be one of the microswitches in the
center as well, and mine must be fried.

Using the archives, I managed to find a part number - 255 070 812 (Thanks to
Jim at Sherwood Automotive)  Checking the Bus Depot's site I did not find
this part.  (Ugh  - dealer only?)

I notice it is manufactured by Delta Six Industries.

Questions:

Anyone know a good alternative (non-dealer) source for this part?

Is it worth trying to fiddle with it t get it working, and if so, how?  I'd
rather save the $$ for my upcoming Optima battery installation...  :-)

Thanks

Brent Christensen
'89 Syncro Westy