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Zeitgeist 13 · Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:23 pm Post subject:

Some time ago I replaced my inop stock digital clock with one I'd lifted from a late-'80's Golf. It worked fine for several years, but eventually died. I got tired of leaving all of that dash real estate to dead space, so I finally broke down and just installed an analog clock from a 944

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GreenMachineVW · Samba Member Joined: August 08, 2008 Posts: 648

Finally got around to installing my stock of gauges left over from the Volvo 240 days:

They were already lit blue, so I added blue LEDs:

They are, left to right, Exterior Temperature, RPM, Oil Pressure, Engine Oil Temperature, Transmission Oil Temperature, Volt Meter, and clock. I still have to add the engine sensors, and wiring for the tach, pressure and two oil temp gauges. Obviously, a little tough to see from the drivers seat, but they can be read when needed. Does give the copilot something to look at.

sub-hatchtim · Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 11:30 am Post subject:

spent the past couple evening's doing this up, it will hold my boost gauge I will add more pics later after its fully installed "gotta wait for the paint to dry and maybe a second coat"

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dhaavers · Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 2:10 pm Post subject:

Zeitgeist 13 · Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 3:12 pm Post subject:

You have to do some trim work to the LED array above, and I actually cracked the clear plastic cover when I was using the hole saw. I ended up removing it completely, though I'm not too bothered by that result. It probably behooves you to try and pull it out prior to attempting the drilling. Given how easily a standard 2 1/16" gauge fits in that space, I'm a bit surprised more folks haven't opted for this mod.
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'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

summer samba · Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 5:16 pm Post subject:

NWB · Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 6:38 pm Post subject:

The new gauges Kirk is R&Ding in his Sycro 16. These are in an old dash he had laying around. This is just the test fit stage, he may try to fit them in the original gauge position.

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sub-hatchtim · Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 7:35 am Post subject:

installed

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DAIZEE · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 5:24 pm Post subject:

My simple but effective gauges, right where I like them

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84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

trailnewt · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:22 pm Post subject:

Scan Gauge

EGT, Oil Pressure, Gauges

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DAIZEE · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:09 am Post subject:

Over simplified question but is there such a thing as a Diesel Fuel Gauge in the round format?
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83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

danfromsyr · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:53 am Post subject:

there is a VDO gauge in the round format but it is not Diesel specific.
and the oversimplified question is you are only 50/50 it's the gauge not working vs the sender (most likely) so it's 60/40 it's the sender anyways.

here's 2 differant resistances in VDO fuel gauges from appletree a vw parts supplier, I forget which Ohms the stock sender delivers.
http://www.appletreeauto.com/VW-GAUGES/VDO-FUEL-LEVEL/

but what's the reason your indash one doesn't work..
in fact why doesn't your indash temp gauge work vs an add on aftermarket gauge? that's your real dilema..

in my case it's because my van was air cooled and had no coolant temp gauge stock, and at the time I wasn't smart enough to wire in the 10v regulator to power the gauge..
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DAIZEE · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:22 am Post subject:

I don't know if the dash gauges work. At the time of the original conversion a round VDO temperature water and another one for oil temperature and oil pressure were added. I know nothing more except that my fuel gauge doesn't work and nor do I know what the reason behind that is. I am blind to any history, reasons, etc... before I acquired this van such as it was. Slowly one by one sytems going over problems and there have been many! So the trials and tribulations for Scooby & Daizee continue. Confused

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'09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

rc3 · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:08 am Post subject:

danfromsyr · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:25 pm Post subject:

Right so my point was not to ask about adding a new fuel gauge, but to sort out and fix your existing fuel gauge..
the same mantra could be used for the coolant temp gauge as well. (but I stare at a blank temp gauge in my own van, so can't preach that proactive work just yet)

dhaavers · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:12 pm Post subject:


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