oil temp?

blompod Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Nov 2014 · 3 Oct 2003, 10:05 pm

#94846

what should the oil Temp be for a 1916cc motor? what range is ok. and what is over heating? and also who makes the best oil temp gauges?, the most accurate. what sort of cooler should I buy? like one from repco? one of an RX7?
thanx

[Edited on 3-10-2003 by blompod]

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 4 Oct 2003, 8:23 am

#94942

G'day Blompod,
Do a few searches on the forum, this has been covered a number of times.
Cheers,
Andy :thumb

(two of the many!!)

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=8922

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=8366

blompod Commited Dubber

57 posts · joined Nov 2014 · 4 Oct 2003, 9:57 am

#94953

thanks Andy
there was heaps there. can you get the hinges that prop the deck lid open for a Karmann Ghia? they do spoil the lines though

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Oct 2003, 11:06 am

#94972

VDO Gauges are as good as any and are used by Most VW owners.
You can buy external oil coolers expressly made for VW engines along with adaptor plates etc... as a kit... You will know these Will fit OK... Don't mount the oil cooler across the VW fan as suggested in the kits though,,
check with Mick Motors etc... for prices etc.
regards
Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---