Allen: The original VW float works pretty well—for the original VW gauge and exciter. For the kit gauge you ought to use the kit float and sender: they will have the correct ohms to make that gauge close to right.

As the kit setup is a universal part, made for any gas tank, it’s not surprising that it’s too long (or deep) for your particular a…[Read more]

Thanks for the help guys. I’m going to stick with the float from the kit. That should work best with the gauge from the kit. I’ll cut the channel and make sure the float arm travels as is should. I’ll keep you posted on the results.

I second what the other guys said but based on my experience, I also recommend you make sure the top of the sending unit is level if you can possibly do so.

My gas gauge works but it’s about as dependable as a broken clock; it’s right twice a day.  It sometimes won’t show full for quite a while after a fillup; then it sometimes continues to s…[Read more]

I have an extra rear bumper in my garage.  This was part of the original kit but it’s imperfect enough that I didn’t reuse it on my car.   I originally was going to sell it but decided to keep it based on difficulty in packing and expense in mailing — then I started thinking that I might someday back into something and need it.  Sorry ’bout that.

Allen
You would have to compare the resistance values between the original VW sender and the new one. If not the same you may get false readings displayed on the new gauge

I don’t believe the length of the channel will make any difference. The travel of the float arm is your main concern. My channel is cut down to about four inches so I could make it fit into the tank. Just be sure the location of the float mount allows for full travel.

I read thru the posts and saw you had some bumpers. Is the rear still available? Just horse traded around for this car. Getting some things sorted out so it will make it back home, but I need a rear bumper, I am afraid I’m going to get pulled over before I get one installed. Thanks Rod

I agree with you, John. I am sort of confused why someone would get a tribute car, which is not, nor ever will be a “real thing”. If what you want is authenticity, you should get the original and be willing (and able) to do whatever is necessary to get it where you want it to be.

A tribute car, no matter what kind; Bugatti, Porsche, Laborghini,…[Read more]