[Re: Which oil temp. sender and where?]

[abatzis2@hotmail.com (Michael Abatzis)]

both the senders on the filter flange are pressure sensors. rear is buzzer, 
front is idiot light.  the temp sensor is on the head somewhere.  glad this 
is getting clearer, right?


-Michael Abatzis
Hotlanta! GA
1988 Scirocco 2L 16v RIP-->parting, prelim web site, but not taking orders 
yet: www.learnlink.emory.edu/~mabatzi/mikes_page1.html
1987 Scirocco 2L 16v...


>From: "Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com>

>Rear temp sender on filter (16V) goes to oil temp gage, IIRC.
>Easy enough to verify; disconnect and see what doesn't work.....
>
>Larry
>sanddiego16V
>
>
>
> > 1988 16v - from the factory, which location is used for the sender for 
>the
> > center console oil temperature gauge - the oil filter mount (is there 2
> > temp. senders here? - if so which?), or the back of the block?
> > Also, looking at Rocky Mountains online catalog, there are 3 different
> > sending units, ranging in price from 13 to 39.  What's the difference 
>and
> > which do I need?  I can't find a part number for it anywhere.  Ryan H.
> > Thanks.
> >
>
>I'm looking at one right now I got off a late model Cab & it has VDO
>markings but no part #. (wah?)
>
>It was on the cylinder head on an 8v, others have used them on the oil
>filter mount too.
>
>In your case it will depend on which single sender the dual is
>replacing, range wise.
>
>Folks, anymore info?
>
>hth,
>TBerk
>
>
>Well my gosh, I looked back and forgot just how many temp switch/sensors 
>etc
>I've bought recently. Anyway, I believe the oil temp sender that sends info
>tho the guage (in my case the MFA, which I guess is unusual for a 16V?) has
>part # 049 919 563 A  (tempsender), or at least that looks like the right
>date/bill. $34.56 CDN plus tax, yikes.
>It is flat with a sort of pipe thread on it and leaks oil like a son of a
>pup
>down the backside of the engine from it's hole high atop the head, on the
>driver's side.
>
>
>While you are there, check that the wire has good solid connections on both
>ends, it works on resistance, so bad wiring will give you a false high
>reading, or wild fluctuations.
>
>As for that oil leak and the temp readings, don't ask how I know. I may 
>have
>made it all up...
>
>Cathy
>
>
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