Fitting an oil temp probe

[muttis3lv6]

with out ANY smart ass remarks

Where is the best place for me to fit my oil temp probe

remember no smart remarks!

[4gpwr]

Drill and tap the sump plug most jap kits , do it that way.

[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.

[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?

[Cookiemonster]

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.

[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......

[BLOFLY]

Sounds like you've got an oil pressure gauge :P

[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

[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 :)

[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!