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Fitting an oil temp probe
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:21 pm
by muttis3lv6
with out ANY smart ass remarks
Where is the best place for me to fit my oil temp probe
remember no smart remarks!
oil
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:39 pm
by 4gpwr
Drill and tap the sump plug most jap kits , do it that way.
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:05 pm
by Cookiemonster
Yep, the oil temp sensor replaces the sump plug. But the thread may be different. So get a larger thread sensor and tap out the hole to suit.
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:55 pm
by muttis3lv6
not keen to use the sump plug as i recon after 30 000 km worth or servicing i will break the wire.
was thinking about welding a nut to the slump and tapping that?
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:08 am
by Cookiemonster
muttis3lv6 wrote:not keen to use the sump plug as i recon after 30 000 km worth or servicing i will break the wire.
It's just a plug with a spade terminal. Pull the wire off, remove the plug, change the oil.
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:33 am
by muttis3lv6
yes if i could have got an eletronic sensor in the style i liked, since mine is a mechanical its a tube running to the guage and if that breaks......
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:00 pm
by BLOFLY
Sounds like you've got an oil pressure gauge :P
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:33 pm
by Land Rocket
Get one of these adapters, I am using one on my car, has been on there for about 4 years.
I just clicked on the first one, check them all out!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-FILT ... enameZWDVW
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:46 pm
by muttis3lv6
Blofly
since the guage has oil temp written on the front i am pretty sure its not a oil pressure guage, i might be wrong but dont think so :)
Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 9:53 am
by muttis3lv6
Update both water and oil gauges fitted.
Under the oil filter there is a 10 odd mm alan key bolt. Buy an adapter for $8 that makes the senor fit. The same part will make the water temp senor fit in the bottom of the radiator.
No dilling, tapping or troubles!