Oil Pressure Sender Installation

[dt100]

Hi..... looking for advice on putting in an oil pressure gauge.... actually the gauge is in, and then came to putting in the new oil pressure sender unit in the engine bay to replace the oil pressure switch - ie this item:

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... but it doesnt fit, it is obstructed by the pipes above it. I've taken a picture of the area.... please bear with me, first of all excuse me if I am being really thick, but this is the oil pressure switch to be replaced.... isn't it? What have I got wrong, as from reading other posts on the subject this was supposed to be an easy job!! Having got the recent copy of 'Keeping your Bus Alive 5' there is a full engine picture on page 10 that shows the oil pressure switch on the side of the casting, whereas mine is pointing upwards....

I've always presumed its a 1600 engine (1971 crossover bay) but no idea if original or not.

Any help appreciated.

 

[sparkywig]

Oil pressure switch is horizontal on single carb engines, and on fuel injected/dual carb engines it's vertical.

 

[dt100]

Ok..... well this is my engine:

.... with a single carb on it now. Have I got any options now, or is installing an oil pressure switch not possible in this vertival alignment and single carb operation?

 

[sparkywig]

Could've been rebuilt or converted, what's the engine code.

 

[67panel]

thats a type 3 case :shock:

 

[dt100]

Thank-you for your replies...
a.) Where should I find the engine code?
b.) If it is a type 3 engine, in practical terms what does this mean? - especially is there an oil pressure sender that will fit?

 

[67panel]

engine code on type 3 is stamped in top of case ,dont think you can see it without taking fan housing off.it will have type1 adaptor bracket on oil pump housing to take engine bar cos there wont be bolt holes.banjo fitting is easy way out.

 

[Harlequin]

I had the same problem fitting the oil pressure sender on my type4 I used "T" piece
& got a blank for the top outlet
http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_VDO-T-piece-M10-x-1-for-use-oil-pressure-senders_act_shop.product_pID_96889_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartRow=76" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[dt100]

Thank you for that piece of advice..... have now got one on order. Cheers