eclou

http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...1&prmenbr=5806

I compared my old 951 switch with the oil switch out of a 930 motor. They are identical, and made by VDO. There is a VDO stamping, a temp stamp, and then the Porsche part #. My 951 part also had a 930 part#. Another one had a 951 part #. They were both too tall to fit the K27/6

Ahmet

Thanks for the clarification.

Do you know the temperature rating of this switch? I believe this would be lower than 120 degrees. I also believe that there's a cheaper switch, w/a slim prong coming straight off the switch body. I could've sworn I've seen it and noted the part # but I couldn't find anything.

Anyway, thanks for all the help thus far.
Ahmet

Danno

The 930.606.118.00 part turns on at 130-C and off at 116-C. Also if you get this part, make sure you get the VDO version and not the Bosch unit. The VDO part# is 232 011 017 076. It's about 1/2" shorter than the Bosch unit and can work with the different rotation of the water-pipe when used with larger turbos (won't hit the underside of the intake-manifold).

I'm not sure what the temp-range of the NAPA part is, but it's lower than the 951 part because my turbo water-pump does run a little longer with it installed.

Ahmet

Thanks for the info Danno.

I'm busy with exams this week, but hope to resume the parts search and post an update as soon as I can.
Ahmet

Ahmet

OK, so I've found and ordered a replacement switch that is both cheap (less than $30), and lower profile for more clearance. It appears to be for the correct aplication, and temperature range.

I will test it on my own car around tuesday, and I will report back. I assume other people would be interested in this.
Ahmet

Van

So, Ahmet, did your replacement switch work?

Ahmet

I believe it did, but that car's switched hands twice now!
Ahmet