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New Product Report ; Dip Stick w/ Temp Guage

FM Former Member
I bought one of these for the type 1 engine recently at $49 plus shipping. The product seems very well made, and works well. Haven't checked calibration, but add says +/- 1% over the full span of 50 to 300 degrees. The bimetal element is dampened with silicone for minimum pointer vibration and maximum heat transfer. Oil level marks are provided on the stainless steel shaft. This is a direct replacement for your original oil dipstick, no modifications required for use. If I have one complaint, which I don't, it would be the gauge is a little small. It's 1" across. Other than that, I think it's an inexpensive, easy way to keep track of that all important oil temp. Contact info. Mainely, Custom by Design (207) 698 7646, email sales@mainelycustombydesign.com Eddie
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FM Former Member
I bought one of these for the type 1 engine recently at $49 plus shipping. The product seems very well made, and works well. Haven't checked calibration, but add says +/- 1% over the full span of 50 to 300 degrees. The bimetal element is dampened with silicone for minimum pointer vibration and maximum heat transfer. Oil level marks are provided on the stainless steel shaft. This is a direct replacement for your original oil dipstick, no modifications required for use. If I have one complaint, which I don't, it would be the gauge is a little small. It's 1" across. Other than that, I think it's an inexpensive, easy way to keep track of that all important oil temp. Contact info. Mainely, Custom by Design (207) 698 7646, email sales@mainelycustombydesign.com Eddie
FM Former Member
I put one the VDO "dipstick" senders on my "D" two years ago (now Karl MAcklin's car). They work very well; adjustable for depth and the stem can be bent to clear the alternator stand and fan belt. There's both a gauge and a ground lead for the VDO, and you have to make them long enough so you can easily remove the dipstick and route the wires to clear the fan belt.
FM Former Member
The Gene Berg temp sender is another low cost option. It too replaces the stock dipstick, but rather than a seperate gauge on the dash, it hooks up inline with your oil pressure switch. It's calibrated to send a ground (-) signal when oil temps reach 210 degrees. Most people will notice the Green light on their dash alot faster than watching a needle rise on a gauge. The best part? It's less than $20
FM Former Member
Ok, to answer some questions, this gauge has on wires, no hook up, the gauge sits on top of the shaft. All you do is pull out the stock dip stick, and install the new one. Next, the purpose of this type of gauge is to give you a good idea exactly what your oil temp is in different situations, like hot days, cool days, long drives, short drives, warm up, etc. This is done by stopping the car and checking once in awhile. This way you will have a better idea of the range of temps. your engine runs in. It's not ment to take the place of a cockpit gauge or warning light. Because our multi gauge has no numbers, this gauge lets me know approximately what temps I'm running at different places on the multi gauge. Eddie
Ron ORon O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada
Okay Bob and Ron, you two are really starting to hurt my feelings. You know how sensitive I am. And you've hurt my 911 pickup's feelings too. And my mechanic is also hurt by your cruel statements. And then there are the many thousands of Porsche and VW truck owners who are also offended by your remarks. So, when you think of something nasty to say (and you will), remember all of the 1000's of innocent people you hurt.
Ron (the sensitive one)
Gordon NicholsGordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member
Hey! Thought I'd train my Jack Russell Terrier, Murphy, to sit out on the rear rack to watch down through the Grill and "Arff" at the different temps. Like no "Arffs" is OK, a "growl" means 225, two "Arffs" is 235, and lotsa "Arffing is "getting too hot!"

If you don't think think they can be trained for this grueling work, take a look at some UK friends' in their Lomax with their terrier as a crowsnest scout. Yup, those DO look like VW heads out front, don't they?

Gordon
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