Temp Sender location????

marty_08 Seriously Crusin Dubber

191 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 23 Mar 2005, 3:30 pm

#324272

Were does everyone put there temp senders?

Mine used to be on the oil pressure attachment (by previous owner) but doesn't get the oil flow in this area to measure effectively.

It's a VDO 150 degree.

Marty

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 23 Mar 2005, 3:36 pm

#324275

i use a vdo dipstick sender it works fine

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BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 23 Mar 2005, 3:38 pm

#324278

tapped into the case or into the sump plate.

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Mar 2005, 3:43 pm

#324280

marty_08 wrote:Mine used to be on the oil pressure attachment (by previous owner) but doesn't get the oil flow in this area to measure effectively.

that is where mine was and i thought it read fine. High - but consistent.

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marty_08 Seriously Crusin Dubber

191 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 23 Mar 2005, 9:03 pm

#324538

Mine barely made the needle move when it was on the pressure attachment. It definately was working b/c when i broke it and pluged it in it was reading 150 degrees on the gauge (concerning initially!!!) even when only ignition on and engine not running.

If people could post pictures that would be great to give me a better idea about the exact position.

This dip stick temp sender sounds interesting Barls and pics mate???

Marty

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Mar 2005, 11:40 pm

#324681

The dipstick sender has been the Best Way to measure the oil temperature - as the dipstick is in the oil....

It looks like a dipstick with an attachment on the end with a wire coming off it..... VDO Make them....

Mine is in the sump plate.... instead of a sump plug....
neat.... I hadn't seen one before....
Its now in a CB Performance Maxi filter sump....

Lee

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marty_08 Seriously Crusin Dubber

191 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 24 Mar 2005, 10:44 am

#324814

Ok, the dipstick looks good!!!

I did have a look on the VDO online catalogue last night after u mentioned it and i saw it there too. Great idea.... just what i'm looking for!!!!!

Thanks guys much appreciated.

Marty

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59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 24 Mar 2005, 2:11 pm

#324939

Make sure the dipstick sender is set longer* than your normal dipstick, because the sump oil level drops once the engine is running and will therefore give an inaccurate reading.

They are adjustable, (but not too long)

type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 24 Mar 2005, 6:26 pm

#325045

I think Hellbug used to sell a modified pressure relief screw (the big flathead screw/bolt under the engine some engines have 1, dual relief have 2)- centre was drilled and tapped to the appropriate thread for a screw in sender. I used this successsfully in my type 3 when it was on the road...once upon a time. :-( It would not be hard to make your own.
The Kombi has a VDO dipstick sender which seems to always let me know when things are getting a bit too warm back there on long trips.
Toby

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Mar 2005, 8:29 pm

#325089

marty_08 wrote:PS 68AutoBug the website looks good!!!!! Marty

Thanks Marty,
I always forget to take pics when I have pulled things like the front end out and apart.... as when I get greasy hands
naturally I don't think of touching the camera 🙂🙂

Car is nearly on the road.... I just have to finish the interior
and get the rear window tinted by someone...
there are a few small electrical things also to do... but everything works... even if You have to open the bonnet to turn the headlamps on...🙂🙂 I just want to drive it....!!
cheers

Lee

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