Will a water temp sender work as an oil temp sender?

Post by **jed the spread** » 12 Mar 2010, 17:15

Just thought i might save a few quid here.

Can i use a water temp sender out of a 2.1dj petrol van as an oil temp sender in a 1.9td AAZ conected to a VDO gauge?

jed

Post by **toomanytoys** » 12 Mar 2010, 19:59

Possibly... check calibration via boiling water... BUT, depending on how its made, it may not like the pressure and leak...

Post by **jed the spread** » 12 Mar 2010, 20:43

I will give it a go as i have a spare one anyway

jed

Post by **ringo** » 12 Mar 2010, 23:43

Tight Wad

Ringo

Post by **CycloneMike** » 13 Mar 2010, 07:30

I don't know if VW senders (are they VDO?) are different but the after market VDO senders work over a range 40-120 C for water, where as oil are 50-150 C. I'll have a look for those gauges today Jed.

Post by **jed the spread** » 14 Mar 2010, 10:47

jed

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