I was wondering in regards to this thread
http://vwdiesel.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=12474What is the right gauge to use for OIL Pressure?
Roughtly What oil pressures (IN BAR) are we seeing with these IDI Diesel engines?
Which gauge should I be using?
I'd use the 10 bar myself, though my gauge didn't go much above 60 psi on my AAZ, I seem to remember people having higher pressures.
The "right" gauge partly depends on whether you plan to monitor at the head or the flange.
The 5 bar is plenty, it only maxes out on cold starts but is more accurate overall because of the wider spacing. Each gauge also requires a unique sender. The 5 bar came in cabriolets and mk1 jettas and gti's and the like.
Not sure what the 10 bar came in audi 4000 maybe?
get the part # off it and I can tell you.
The 5 bar is plenty, it only maxes out on cold starts but is more accurate overall because of the wider spacing.
2X, imho, regardless of where you put the sender.
thanks for the info... that's a big help. Now does it matter where I mount this sending unit? Head or on oil flange?
Lastly, does anyone have a picture they could snap off for me so I can see what the differance is between the two! (5 bar and 10bar sending unit) I heard there was a white one and a blue...is this correct?
Even a link to a site that has one forsale could really help me out...
thanks in advance,
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