I have recently received my VDO 3 gauge Pro-panel kit. It
consists of an Oil Pressure Gauge, Oil Temp Gauge, Water Temp Gauge,
Low Oil Pressure Light, High Oil Temp Light and High Water Temp
Light. In a VERY nice looking cluster panel!
As a reminder this is on an '86 N/A.
The problem is I have NO clue where to place their sensors. All
in all I have to figure out where to put 5 sensors (the low oil
pressure sensor bolts to the back of the gauge.
All the gauges are "mechanical" the two temp gauges have what
appear to be braided metal lines coming out of the back of them with
the sensor permanently attached. And I will have to run an oil line
to the back of the oil pressure gauge. All of the sensors are HUGE
and the instructions just say to place them where they will receive
full heat or pressure.
I have no need for any of the stock gauges to work, as soon as I
have these gauges functional the entire dash assembly is to be
removed in favor for a lightweight piece of sheet metal.

Where should I get the oil pressure signal from (with a
pressurized line)?
Where should I place the oil temp sensor?
Is there some sort of universal distribution block that can be
used?
Where should I place the two water temp sensors?
Is there some sort of universal distribution block that can be
used?
Is the water filler neck strong enough to be tapped in two places
with holes nearing 1" in diameter?

 

Racing Beat sells some sort of adapter for oil pressure and temperature I think.

TOdd

 

Racing Beat sells the adapter plate to mount the oil senders on.For the water temp sender I would put it in the water pump housing just below the thermostat.