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> Aluminum Taco Plate and Tuna Can Group Buy, CLOSED
jonesy
post Aug 8 2013, 12:56 AM
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QUOTE(StratPlayer @ Aug 7 2013, 06:59 AM) *

I just installed the taco plate, what an improvement over the old style taco plate, haven't installed the tuna can yet. Taco plate is great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)



QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Aug 7 2013, 07:04 AM) *

I really like mine. When I ordered mine, it was before anyone else here really knew about them and the group buy had not started yet.


Thanks Guys, really appreciate your feedback here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 8 2013, 12:57 AM
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QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Aug 7 2013, 08:11 AM) *

If you are still interested in ordering one, you can contact him directly at boatyardbuses@aol.com.

His handle here is jonesy, but for the life of my I can't remember his real name. Gotta ship it from the UK, but well worth it in my opinion.

I would like to see if he ever tweaks the taco plate to account for the fitment issues with the extension tube in the future.



QUOTE(euro911 @ Aug 7 2013, 08:47 AM) *

jonsey's name is Neil


Neil Jones (aka Jonesy) at your service (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 8 2013, 08:02 AM
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I've had problems with my replies - could a forum moderator please delete this reply.

It appears the problem has been that I can't post if I type a pound sign in my reply
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post Aug 8 2013, 08:06 AM
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I've had problems with my replies - please delete
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post Aug 8 2013, 08:08 AM
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QUOTE(Cupomeat @ Aug 7 2013, 07:13 AM) *

Damn, I wish I had seen this before... I guess I need to invest more in my time on 914world...

If anyone has one of these taco plates for sale, let me know. I am interested.


I can ship one out straight away for you if you send me the total in UK pound (GBP) via paypal to boatyardbuses@aol.com

Paypal will make the currency conversion for you. Just select GBP from the currency list, and they will take the amount in $ (USD) from you.

The total will be 40 GBP via airmail, or 45 GBP via airsure (with tracking) shipped to the USA. Tracking is not usually required as I have no problems with shipments to the USA.

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post Sep 26 2013, 08:10 PM
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I'm going to install the tuna can shortly. Any tips from those who have done this ?

The only part that confuses me is the installation of the pickup tube extension. It seems it was designed with the short end going down; even though the pickup end won't be at the bottom, it seems the sloshing and mixing would still allow the oil to circulate properly. Any comments here ?
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post Nov 4 2014, 07:16 PM
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Does the new Taco Plate accomodate the stock sensor ?
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post Nov 4 2014, 08:12 PM
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No it takes a shorter version of the sensor..
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post Nov 4 2014, 09:33 PM
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No it takes a shorter version of the sensor..


That's what I am concerned about: where can I shop for the replacement. I have a 911 oil temp gauge right now. Do the shorter sensors have a special designation ?

Any suggestions will be appreciated

Here,s the link to VDOs sensors: http://www.vdo-gauges.com/sensors/temperat...ors-switch.html
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post Nov 5 2014, 08:58 AM
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I am sure someone that has done these conversions with these parts can chime in here.....

I just received these and am getting ready to install and was going to put the same temp sender back in, so i an interested in the response to Jim's question as well. Why cant we use the same sender? AND what are the proper seals to use both on the taco plate/sender unit, and for the mini deep sump? - how does the pick up tube extension go in?
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post Nov 5 2014, 10:11 AM
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This is the sensor that I'm using in my taco plate setup
http://www.vdo-gauges.com/sensors/temperat...-c-m14x1-5.html

My gauge is numbered


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post Nov 5 2014, 12:34 PM
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Why can't the stock sensor be used ?
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post Nov 5 2014, 12:48 PM
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Cant answer for certain but the OE longer sensor was installed at an angle vs the new mount point directs that rod straight up.

Clearance?
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post Nov 5 2014, 02:18 PM
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VDO Part Number: 323-055

JEGS has them for $18.07 and free shipping - Part Number # 918-323-055
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post Nov 5 2014, 02:56 PM
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Thanks Mark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I see it's M14 x 1.5. When I measured the ID of the new taco plate, I got 12mm that might be the ID including the threads. Am I wrong...? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Nov 5 2014, 03:11 PM
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Hmmm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I haven't ordered a new sensor yet, just going by what Jim posted above (post# 191).

I bought a bunch of neat stuff for the car(s), but gonna have to wait until the dead of winter sets in before I can get back to working on them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Taking the Westy over to a friend's shop on Monday, letting him do some maintenance and upgrades that I don't have the time to do.
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post Nov 5 2014, 05:09 PM
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I'm pretty sure that sensor 323-055 is the one I used in my taco plate from Jonesy....it was M14 1.5
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post Nov 5 2014, 09:02 PM
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VDO Part Number: 323-055

JEGS has them for $18.07 and free shipping - Part Number # 918-323-055



Thanks. Send an order in to JEGs....free shipping to boot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Nov 7 2014, 10:19 PM
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Yeah, I need to order one too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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Excuse my ignorance, but what is a tuna can and a taco plate, what are they used for and what are the benefits of having them? Pics? I have heard about them but have no idea about them.
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