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Will a water temp sender work as an oil temp sender?
Posted: 12 Mar 2010, 17:15
by jed the spread
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
Re: Will a water temp sender work as an oil temp sender?
Posted: 12 Mar 2010, 19:59
by toomanytoys
Possibly... check calibration via boiling water... BUT, depending on how its made, it may not like the pressure and leak...
Re: Will a water temp sender work as an oil temp sender?
Posted: 12 Mar 2010, 20:43
by jed the spread
I will give it a go as i have a spare one anyway
jed
Re: Will a water temp sender work as an oil temp sender?
Posted: 12 Mar 2010, 23:43
by ringo
Tight Wad
Ringo
Re: Will a water temp sender work as an oil temp sender?
Posted: 13 Mar 2010, 07:30
by CycloneMike
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.
Re: Will a water temp sender work as an oil temp sender?
Posted: 14 Mar 2010, 10:47
by jed the spread
jed