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mokatoy65 · 01-28-2012, 12:52 PM

does anyone know if you have to use a vdo sender when using a vdo oil pressure gauge.I know it wont work with the stock sending unit, but I have a vdo gauge and no sending unit. I can get a sending unit local for other manufacturer gauges, but would have to order a vdo sending unit ( which is also more money too)

Sgt_Lyna · 02-01-2012, 04:54 AM

Lets start off by asking what engine you are running with?

The 4AFE and 7AFE stock sending unit wont work afaik, you're gonna need a sandwich plate and another aftermarket (doesn't really matter what brand I think) sending unit for the pressure gauge. You can also wire an oil temp gauge to it, shouldn't be that expensive.

Correct me if I'm wrong...

speedy25 · 02-01-2012, 04:34 PM

Any sending unit that is for a gauge should work. It doesnt have to be VDO. The stock one doesnt work because it doesnt have the variable output a gauge needs.

-SP