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Re: Guages

  IMHO, an oil
>>temp
>>gauge is FAR more important to the engine's longevity than boost (so
>>put
>>more gauges in!!;).  Just fyi, IMHO.  Take care, Mannix
>>
>>
>Very true. The oil does take longer to heat than the water.  This
>furthers my point because if you are experiencing an over heat situation
>in the engine the water temp will indicate before the oil temp.  You are
>wise for not taking your engine into high revs until the oil gets hot.
>Also, the difference between race and street application changes my
>answer.  For race (or highly modified street) I would not go without an
>oil temp, but normal street driving I would choose water over oil temp.

I agree, water over oil temp, but I never suggested oil over water - boost
is the one I think is last on the list.  Oil/water temperature, oil
pressure, volts, *then* boost.  Then mixture.  Then vaccuum.  Then whatever
you feel like - tranny temp (not so critical on a standard), differential
temp/whether it be transaxle/rear axle, ahh who knows.  Just wanted to
clarify - I did not suggest oilt over watert.  FWIW.


Mannix


>
>Ben
>86 Scirocco 16v
>77 Scirocco
>87 Cabriolet



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