I need some ideas for replacing the = temperature gage that contains the red blinking light that indicates low water in = the water reservoir.  This has been an ongoing problem for several = years.  Now I am working on it again.
 
In the past, I have replaced the gage = with a used one that worked several months then quit.  Then I replaced the gage = with one from VW which lasted about six months.
 
My questions are:
1.  What sources are there for = replacement gages?  (Does anyone stock them besides the dealer?)
2.  Has anyone built a separate = water level gage to bypass the one that came with the vehicle?
3.  Any ideas why the gages keep = going bad?
 
Thanks in advance.  If you send a = reply to this message, please send it directly to me by e-mail so your reply = won't get lost in all of the many messages on the site.  I have a hard time = reading all of them.
 
George
84 Camper
Columbus, GA
 
P.S.  The rear water heater core = is in and working great!  The replacement was a snap; no trouble at = all.  Thanks to all who responded with help.