Oil temp capillary won't reach sump - what are my options?

[Blu3R]

As title - I want to mount a mechanical oil temp gauge but the capillary won't comfortably reach the sump. Short of finding someone to replace the capillary with a longer one (at great expense no doubt) what options do I have?

[Blu3R]

Thanks for the reply but I already have the gauge and it matches the OE gauges so don't want to change it really.
I've read the link and it sounds like something I could do but I was hoping someone was going to suggest another option such as running an oil hose closer to where I need it, adding the bulb and returning it to its original destination. Is that even possible?