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Offline mike k

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Oil Pressure Gauge
« on: 23 July 2012, 16:13 »
I want to fit a vdo oil pressure gauge in my mk1 consul. what type of gauge do I need and how do I connect to the engine??

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Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
« Reply #1 on: 31 July 2012, 10:31 »
I want to fit a vdo oil pressure gauge in my mk1 consul. what type of gauge do I need and how do I connect to the engine??

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=185213.0  Might help.

There are various brands that make gauges but you state you want a VDO one which is a VAG choice but they can be quite expensive.  You'll just need to choose if you want one that reads BAR or PSI.

You will also need to change the car's sender unit for a 2 pin version to make the gauge work.