I have a VDO water temp guage in my formula ford. It does not seem to be working. I suspect the sending unit (its fairly cheap). Any chance I can go get one at autozone? Anybody have suggestions as to how to proceed if it looks like I am chasing my tail?

Thanks!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Go to eGauges.com - VDO, Auto Meter, Defi, Isspro and Classic Instruments Gauges they are a VDO on line dealer and have a catalogue for you to check or go to VDO and check their on line catalogue for the part number.

Egauges temp gauge catalogue link

http://egauges.com/eg_typeI.asp Type=Elec_Engine_Temp&Face=All&Bezel=All&Lighting=All&Letter=All&Needle=All&Diameter=All&Manf=All

Egauges VDO Temp gauge page
http://egauges.com/VD2_main.asp

VDO Manufacturers Webcatalogue
http://www.vdo-gauges.com/

VDO Water Temp gauge page
http://www.vdo-gauges.com/instruments/by-type/water-temperature.html

Tom,

With temp and oil pressure guages I have always felt more confident with mechanical ones. It would be really easy to just buy a mechanical gauge in 2 3/8" or whatever size you have and slip it in place. One less thing to rely on the electrical system and more reliable IMHO.

Best of luck with it.

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2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

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I believe I actually have one left over from my first car the 1960 Simca aronde which I bought at the NAPA in Greencastle around 1965. I suspect the weight of a full mechanical is significantly more than the plastic electrical guage though. I guess I will pull the old dear out and weigh her.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Yeah, I forgot we were talking about a race car and I expect that the mechanical is a little heavier. With race cars and aircraft weight becomes a much more important factor to consider. If you do decide to use the mechanical, make sure you remove the wiring that was in place for the electrical one.

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2001 SLK 320 six speed manual
2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

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