VDO Dip tube

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Huxley
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VDO Dip tube

Post by Huxley »

My mk2 tank has a VDO fuel dip tube built into it can some give us thickos a hit if I need an adaptor box for it to work ?

60 empty to 5 ohms full ?

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Paul
stevieturbo
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Re: VDO Dip tube

Post by stevieturbo »

the VDO's are shit.

Fozmula can build you a simple resistive sender to any length/spec you need, and are far better quality than VDO. I got mine from them and they were quite cheap ( albeit it did take a long time )

https://www.fozmula.com/product-categor ... l-sensors/

Or another

https://dmcomponents.co.uk/collections/ ... ular-tanks

If you're stuck with a crappy VDO, then these guys make a box to adapt to any range you want

https://www.spiyda.com/gauge-electronics.html
Paul Corbin
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Re: VDO Dip tube

Post by Paul Corbin »

Good question Paul!

I have a Vdo dip tube and it’s always stuck at half way so I never know how much fuel I have!
stevieturbo
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Re: VDO Dip tube

Post by stevieturbo »

That's another reason why they're shit ! lol
Paul Corbin
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Re: VDO Dip tube

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stevieturbo wrote:That's another reason why they're shit ! lol
Not a fan then ?! Lol

Which fozmula one would you recommend?
stevieturbo
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Re: VDO Dip tube

Post by stevieturbo »

The one that suits your needs.

Call them and ask, but if it's VDO replacement, then as already mentioned, you just need a simple resistive unit with a range that suits you, and to dimensions that suit you.

Only you can decide those aspects, but the 5 bolt flange up top is the same.
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