Oil temperature gauge WBX
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Re: Oil temperature gauge WBX
I fitted one of these:
http://www.vwbusshop.de/epages/GuenzlCl ... iewProduct" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It screws straight into the sump plug hole. Then ran a cable to one of these:
http://www.vwbusshop.de/epages/GuenzlCl ... /333000034" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Works a charm and seems to correspond pretty accurately to what my coolant temp display reads.
http://www.vwbusshop.de/epages/GuenzlCl ... iewProduct" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It screws straight into the sump plug hole. Then ran a cable to one of these:
http://www.vwbusshop.de/epages/GuenzlCl ... /333000034" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Works a charm and seems to correspond pretty accurately to what my coolant temp display reads.
LHD 1983 1.9 DG Petrol Pop-Top Westfalia Joker
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Re: Oil temperature gauge WBX
Interesting
I saw that sump plug sensor and wondered if the hex on a WBX would be too large for the recess it sits in?
can you get a socket on that?
Normally WBX sump plugs have a reduced size hex to get the socket on.
I saw that sump plug sensor and wondered if the hex on a WBX would be too large for the recess it sits in?
can you get a socket on that?
Normally WBX sump plugs have a reduced size hex to get the socket on.
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Re: Oil temperature gauge WBX
Ooops, forgot to mention that! Yes you're absolutely right Itchyfeet, a regular socket won't quite fit. I use a box spanner which goes on fine.
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Re: Oil temperature gauge WBX
how do you apply a torque wrench with a box spanner, or do you just guess torque?
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Re: Oil temperature gauge WBX
I just guess the torque always erring on the not-so-tight side! If it leaks, nip it up a bit more. In my experience after half a dozen or so oil changes it hasn't leaked yet.
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Re: Oil temperature gauge WBX
Mine rattled out once, there are risks of being too loose or too tight.
thanks for the contribution to the post
thanks for the contribution to the post
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Re: Oil temperature gauge WBX
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Re: Oil temperature gauge WBX
+1Roydini wrote:Looks sweet!
(and noting the sealer in the bullets, pro touch there )
Now you just need to find a place for the Voltmeter, Ammeter, Air/Fuel Lambda gauge, Boost gauge, Vacuum gauge etc
Got a new van, but it's a 165bhp T4 [shock horror] Accurate LPG Station map here
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Re: Oil temperature gauge WBX
ghost123uk wrote: Now you just need to find a place for the Ammeter, Boost gauge, Vacuum gauge
corrected that for you
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You missed altimeter