I know there has been a lot written about this but having searched for ages, I am still confused on exactly what I need in respect of oil gauges for the van.
Had a couple of scary moments last year when the oil pressure light came on while then engine was running and I have read elsewhere that it can be too late by the time the standard VW light comes on - the damage may already have been done (btw the light only came on at idle or when engine still cold so hope this not a problem>!
)Anyway, decided the get some extra gauges to keep an eye on this and want to fit both an oil pressure and oil temperature gauge. Seen various comments about the benefits / pitfalls about both types but think I would prefer to use electrical rather than mechanical as may not be quite as accurate but don't really want to do any sort of difficult install (as don't have the knowledge or skills
) and not big on the idea of hot oil running the length of the van into the cab!So, question time,
If I fit electrical for both, is this likely to at least give accurate enough readings to be able to spot if something is wrong or going wrong?
What are the best senders for both? Read that sump senders for VDO gauges are fragile and dipstick sender notmuch cop. What are other options without doing any machining / major mechanical work?
Thanks in advance for your help with this...
Chris
Also, there didn't seem to be many of these around and ideally wanted VDO gauges to match others in the van and I don't think they make one. I did find some smart digital ones from US (dakota brand I think) but as I said not really in keeping with a retro van! Finally, if I remember correctly, fitting seemed quite involved if I remember with some machining via dremel or similar (which I don't have) on the head to fit the sensor - all a bit beyond me really... 
