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VDO Dip tube
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:59 pm
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 ?
Cheers
Paul
Re: VDO Dip tube
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:11 pm
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
Re: VDO Dip tube
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:55 pm
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!
Re: VDO Dip tube
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:19 pm
by stevieturbo
That's another reason why they're shit ! lol
Re: VDO Dip tube
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:58 am
by Paul Corbin
stevieturbo wrote:That's another reason why they're shit ! lol
Not a fan then ?! Lol
Which fozmula one would you recommend?
Re: VDO Dip tube
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 2:27 pm
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.