Just need to know what is the thread size for the oil pressure switch on a T1 engine
Thanks
karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker
1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
What size thread on the oil pressure switch?
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
from memory its 1/8th tapered pipe thread [ 1/8"inch TPT]karmannghia60 wrote:Just need to know what is the thread size for the oil pressure switch on a T1 engine
Thanks
that is why You use teflon tape or pipe sealant on the thread
and only do it up till it doesn't leak...
keep screwing in and the block will crack.. YIKES
You can buy fittings to screw into it... its a common thread..
LEE
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
10 x 1mm
WTF would 1/8 be doing on a VW?
WTF would 1/8 be doing on a VW?
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
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it was before the war Mat..
it is tapered though??
Isn't it... senders look tapered
the extension I have is 10mm x1 mm... [now remember]
LEE
it is tapered though??
Isn't it... senders look tapered
the extension I have is 10mm x1 mm... [now remember]
LEE
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
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mmmm, don't think VW was imperial pre WW2 🤪🤪68AutoBug wrote:it was before the war Mat..
it is tapered though??
LEE
The senders are a tapered 10 x 1, but I'm not so sure the case is tapered.
1/8 BSP is very close but will damage the thread in the case if used.
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HappyDaze Superannuated
2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
Definitely M10x1.0, as Matt says. DON'T use 1/8 gas [BSP], unless you have a spare crank-case.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
Ugh how many times have I seen that....
People go down to autobahn, grab an oil pressure gauge, screw the sender in........craaaaack 😂
People go down to autobahn, grab an oil pressure gauge, screw the sender in........craaaaack 😂
amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
and threads are tapered so you DONT use tape.
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
That is what I have been told as well. They reckon it is too easy to crack the case if you put tape on it, and as you said, because it is tapered, it is not needed.amazeer wrote:and threads are tapered so you DONT use tape.
From your ole' mate Jeff
lou0060 Wolfsburg Wizard
568 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·
agree thread type should be M10x1.0 pitch but even if it is tapered it won't guarantee it wont leak. Thread tape is not the best option but I would definitely use a good thread sealant such as Permatex or Loctite. Remember that the oil is hot and under pressure so it will weep through threads even if they are tapered. The only way to eliminate leaks is to use a good quality thread sealant.
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HappyDaze Superannuated
2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
Loctite make really good teflon thread sealant, that is resistant to nearly everything. Don't use retainers though.
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zjm Officially Full-On Dubber
230 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
I tape mine but then again my cars dont leak oil so maybe I'm doing it wrong I also cover my push rod tube orings in aviation cement it doesnt seem to matter if theyre German ,mexican ,brazilian or whatever they still dont leak great stuff