I don’t bother to measure the oil temperature going into the engine, the thermostat and cooler sort that out and it’s constant, I want to know the temperature of the oil draining back into the sump, that tells me if the oil is getting too hot. I doubt if your sandwich plate oil temperature deviates far from about 85C.
Porche thought it was OK so I'm running with it (and its easy), lets me know when things are not "normal"
VDO Dipstick it is then. It looks very flappy to me (no idea why it has to be 40cm long, clashing with the alternator) and with less than ideal connectors for something fiddled with regularly. This guy has the right idea though... ...I’ll copy him. Might retain it somehow though. I prefer a digital gauge to glance at, but at least this VDO one has the interesting numbers very visible... Looks more appropriate than the ones in a kit. Warning light too. I couldn’t find a sandwich plate with just a sensor port. Others have tapped straight in to the mounting plate. I’ve scrapped that idea anyway. I don’t mind doing things differently. That is how progress is made. I’d never do so unnecessarily and i’m not knowledgable enough to be a maverick. So thanks for confirming my concern about blocking the oil flow. There is, reportedly, a difference in temp (mostly marginal) between Pressure Relief Sensor and Sump (more so at idle and after engine off - that amount of oil will take longer to cool than in an channel perhaps). Partially why the filter option interested me (plus it’s cooling affect, and less wires in the engine bay). I think the Porsche sump sensor had its own plate (hard to source now) that circumvented issues from a reading under there. Decision made. Thanks guys. One step closer and much appreciated to be pushed in the right direction. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
On the sump option we have one with it fitted in a boat yard type 4 sump plate adapter https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-type-...-/401897919262?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 but the other is just in a boss fitted in the oil drain plug both work fine for us. I have got a Bluetooth bbq temp probe sender homemade dipstick edition too to try soon Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
X2 for the dipstick sender, stiff and bendy rather than floppy. I've had mine getting on for 20 years with no problems. I still carry the original dipstick (beside the battery) for actual dipping although you can carefully scratch marks on the VDO stick - apparently.
@snotty always liked the original look of those connectors, where are you getting yours from? I've decided I really need to get my hands on a selection - single and 2 way, male and female. I'm probably looking in the wrong places.
Any of the auto electrical suppliers will have a selection of connectors. AES https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/7, Vehicle Wiring Products https://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk/c-50-connectors, Auto Electrical Spares https://www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk/multi-connectors-127-c.asp
Or “3waycomp” on eBay does all sorts (including modern car connectors). You need the 6.3mm jobs. 2.8mm mini-Fastons are neater for smaller work.
Dipstick temp sender works fine for me, bend it to fit, keep the original tucked by the battery for accurate dipping. All good
It's just a matter of time until your endless tidy up needs it replaced with a more elegant solution.
I agree completely. They just don’t look ‘designed’ in any way when they could so easily be. These engines cost a fortune and can look like amazing machines...then add a great long kebab skewer with wires on it poking out. I was trying for an elegant in-line solution. Took a punt...missed the field goal! ha ha Gene Berg’s look neater. All that said, my priority is function not form...for now. At least this way I can garner comparable information. I could possibly tesa tape it like a mummy and make it blend in to the background. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
