Where to buy oil temp gauge AND head temp gauge.

[ggolds5]

Hi all. Trying to find both an oil temp gauge and head temp gauge for my 76 Bus Westy. Found some old stuff on Ebay, nothing on here. Looking on the various VW classic stores but not much luck. Can anyone suggest the place to buy these two items together. Thanks.

[dodger tom]

vdo oil temp gauges are widely availed new, as are dipstick senders. last time i checked taco plate senders were nla new. be aware that there are different temperature ranges available on the gauges.

most folks get their cht set ups at dakota digital.

you might want to check out ratwell’s essay on gauges:

https://ratwell.com/technical/VDOGauges.html
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[SGKent]

What Tom said. Also it depends on what style you want. Many of the buses you see have the older black analog VDO Cockpit series in them, and some of the gauges and senders for them in that style can have limited availability. They seem to go NLA then appear again then go NLA again.
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[aeromech]

Go to the VDO web site. Find the cockpit style in 2 1/8 diameter. Find the part numbers for the gauges and senders plus the mounting brackets. Then use google to search for those numbers
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[RWK]

This company should have what you need, they make their own TCs, they have digital gages. They have all types of temp sending/monitoring equipment, put a CHT with an alarm in a bus last year
http://thesensorconnection.com/category/gauge-pyrometer-kits/single-channel
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[germansupplyscott]

[aeromech]

I only installed a CHT once. I have however installed a lot of

1) in dash tachs
2) oil temp gauges
3) oil pressure gauges
4) voltmeters

I like the VDO safety mounts for the cockpit series. I like the in dash tachs that fit where the original clock would have gone. I’ve found Just Kampers to be a great source for the tach
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Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
Capable of leaping tall buildings in a single bound

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