Clive Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I want to fit an oil temp gauge to the toledo (just to see how things get on with the oil cooler now fitted)Trouble is where to fit it. The ideal place is the cooler hoses, but the curves are tight enough already and an adapter would make them difficult.Next place is the sump. Not wanting to drill and put a fitting in the sump, I am thinking of a sump plug which is threaded already for a sender. Anybody seen one? before I have to start rummaging in the garage and borrowing a tap etc.(Oh, and the oil gallery plugs do not have enough depth and the wrong thread, the oil pressure takeoff tapping could be done with a modifield T piece, but the oil flow is static and will be away from the block.)CheersClive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Solved.A quick look at ebay found 3/8npt to 1/8npt adapters. Simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Both Harley-Davidson and VW use dipstick oil temp senders.I have a VDO dipstick, that I used without any need to adapt it, but I don't know the Part No.Check that this item is long enough, it has an adjustable stop, so it can't be too long: http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_VDO-Dipstick-temp-sender-41cm-long-V323081_act_shop.product_pID_83748_lang_EN_country_GB.htmI linked it to an adapted water temp. gauge.Easy-peasy.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Wow, not exactly cheap. I paid under a tenner for thye gauge and sender unit, and now a few quid for the reducer so I can measure the sump temp. Probably £12 all in, inly downside it has a painted silver bezel rather than a chrome one....But a nice, easy to fit addition....(as in your suggestion)I will post some data up in a few weeks, may wait until the trackday, see what happens there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 cliftyhanger wrote: a few quid for the reducer so I can measure the sump temp. Any thoughts on removing the magnetic sump plug from the system using an adapter/sensor in its place?Would it be possible to magnetize the sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Look at that, sign on and a new reply!The sensor seems to be brass, so no chance there. BUT I thought of sticking a powerful magnet on the sump, should hold bits of steel. Take the magnet off when doing an oil change?Alternatively, wack a powerful magnet inside the sump and leave until the engine is next apart. Cant see that causing an issue either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I can see that working Clive, i have looked into it a bit and found a tiny but powerful Neodymium magnet (high temp ones as normal ones go weak after 80 deg)Loads on ebay etc , one as an example:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140818397956?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649Stick it to the outside of the sump above the bung and release it as you drain the oil, it wont fall off....they are really powerful, watch your fingers...they bite back when they attach..! ;)A short vid showing one in the sump/oil attached to the bung, works rather well..! :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjRmrYqKmPM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Ferrite magnet seem much more resistant to temperature, well over 300 degrees is OK.Pinch one out of an old speaker......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 CliveI have a nut welded to the sump of teh PI and a temp sender fitted to it.Work of a previous owner, doesn't leak at all.Just need to get the wiring to it now.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 The adapter arrived today, £4 delivered (it is ali, hopefully no issues with corrosion with all that oil about)Seems a simple answer, I thought about drilling and welding or brazing, but I HATE welding under the car. I always get burnt. Usually a sizzle in the ear :oThe tolly has a modified dash waiting for the rain to stop. Rev counter, and a couple of extra worry gauges will keep me occupied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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