Update with photos (also, see update with photos in Post #467 above)
Here is a pic of the Coolant Temp and EGT gauge that I'll be using. Notice there are two exhaust temp probes. The cable and probe on the right that come with the set was too short. The cable and probe on the left is a special order (16 feet)
A view of the gauge up close.
In the photo below you are looking at the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) from the TDI transmission. Notice that the gear part has been removed.
EDIT: 1/20/20,
I did not use the VSS set-up as shown below. Go to Page 47, Post # 697 to see how I did it.
Here you can see the modification to accept the Vanagon Speedometer cable. The end was where the gear was located, notice the metal insert (by me)............a little Appalachian Mountain Engineering and presto ......ready for installtion!
The photo below shows VSS body inserted into the Vanagon Speedometer cable. The sensor head is not installed in this pic. Also, the means to keep it attached to the end of the cable is not revealed ..........good 3M Tape! You can also see one of three "splits" on the side of the unit. Those were packed with grease for lube. Typically, the unit is lubed by the tranny oil.
In the pic below, you can see the VSS laying there with the electrical connector plugged on! The general area is behind where the TDI Cluster will be sitting (in place of the Vanagon Cluster)
In the pic below, you can see the VSS at the bottom left of center and the Dakato Digital Interface at the top. The Dakota Digital Interface will be used to calibrate the VSS speed signal for ECU use and to operate the Speedometer in the TDI Cluster. Also, there near the center, you can see a bundle of ground wires secured by a simple wire nut!
Another shot of the Dakota Digital Interface
This shot is a close-up of the Dakota Digital
This is an overall view of the dash area where the cluster will sit. Notice the brake fluid level sensor .........yep, out of a TDI unit! And, it is obviously "wired" to the cluster.
Status: Well, I am very close to sitting on the Cluster.
Due to time constraints, I am considering straight wiring the clutch and brake switches for now. Also, I will just set-up a loop on the power steering system and install the rack later this fall.
As you can see, the wiring systems are all but finished. I do plan major front suspension work which shouldn't take long. I have all the parts........getting closer!