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vwsb74 Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:02 pm

hi, I need to replace my sending unit, the unit that comes w/ my 74 sb has two floaters and I need to be replaced what is the best sender out there the single float or the dual floats? where can I buy it?thank you.

mikeangelo Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:24 pm

VDO is pretty good. I put in single float replacement part. I installed one a while back. If you can't find VDO, this seems like a pretty good deal.

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=...0Sender%20(For%20Gas%20Gauge)

Try www.cip1.com also. They have a wide selection of parts.

Good luck,

Mike.

vwsb74 Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:39 pm

whats the difference between the single and dual floats?

mikeangelo Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:16 pm

I'm not really sure. I just went with the replacement model on my 79 spb. Started with a south american brand, and it didn't function correctly at all, so I replaced it with a VDO and it's working fine. That was about 3 years ago. If you have stock equipment already, I'd go with the replacement model. I've gotten really good products autohaus, and Cip so that's why I steered you in those directions.

Good luck,

Mike.

bnam Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:20 am

The 2 floats are designed to address the shape of the SB fuel tank. The single float design will be less accurate. (accuracy is relative)

If the floats have leaked, try to replace just those (perhaps a yard). Would be good if the vendors would carry those.

Byas

vwsb74 Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:50 pm

bnam wrote: The 2 floats are designed to address the shape of the SB fuel tank. The single float design will be less accurate. (accuracy is relative)

If the floats have leaked, try to replace just those (perhaps a yard). Would be good if the vendors would carry those.

Byas

thanks for the clarification. may I ask what is the part number for the vdo dual floats sender?thanks



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