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RedScionFusion 01-12-2007 04:17 PM

Oil Pressure Gauge Install help
 
What Size T-Clamp fitting do i need to use when installing the oil pressure gauge? Thanks

soros151 01-12-2007 06:29 PM

Where are u planning on installing it? on the block? or with an adapter?

RedScionFusion 01-13-2007 02:42 AM

ev1 is saying use an adapter but can i easily install it on the block? Or will it be best to use an oil adapter?

soros151 01-13-2007 03:28 AM

I'm trying with different adapters for the block, but so far I haven't been able to find one. My las try is in the mail right now. I'm waiting for an Autometer Fitting that is metric. Will see the results. I tried using the adapter at the oil filter but, that failed when the oil pressure pushed it and all my new oil spilled on the road when I hitted 3000 RPMs. :( That was a very bad day for my wallet.

RedScionFusion 01-13-2007 03:07 PM

aww crap that sucks! well let me know how it goes with the metric 1 (:

soros151 01-13-2007 04:50 PM

That's the one I'm REALLY hoping that works.

jallamas 01-13-2007 04:57 PM


Originally Posted by soros151
I'm trying with different adapters for the block, but so far I haven't been able to find one. My las try is in the mail right now. I'm waiting for an Autometer Fitting that is metric. Will see the results. I tried using the adapter at the oil filter but, that failed when the oil pressure pushed it and all my new oil spilled on the road when I hitted 3000 RPMs. :( That was a very bad day for my wallet.

If I may ask what brand did you buy for the adapter? Also do you have any idea why it failed? They are supposed to be quite reliable.


John

soros151 01-13-2007 07:07 PM

It was an ebay one, supposedly u could use the stock Oil Filter, WORNG! I had my oil all spilled out during after installation. My buddy and I installed it and then we checked for any leaks. We rev the car once or twice to see if there was a problem, but none. Then I went on, and there it was. SPLASH! BLUMB BLUMB BLUMB! No Oil after that. Horrible.

soros151 01-24-2007 09:56 PM

Well guys I was succesfull at taping the block at the top for the Oil Pressure Sensor. :D

The part to use is:
Autometer 2269

I turned the engine ON and no spill. I used thread locker on all the joints (5). I rev the engine all the way to 5,000RPM in Neutral(more stress) to see if it leaked. I maintained the RPMS up there like for 30sec. No spill, no leak. So I have yet to try it on gears around, but I will have the chance in about 10 minutes.

It's kinda ghetto, but works better in my opinion.
https://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f...1/DSC03697.jpg
https://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f...1/DSC03698.jpg

Autometer 2269 1/8NPT to 1/8BSPT
https://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f...1/DSC03701.jpg

Jan06xB 02-20-2007 12:30 AM

Anyone know exactly where the sensor is on an xB 2006?? looking to add a mechanical gauge.

yamaha16bw 02-20-2007 01:32 PM

I have a autometer oil pressure gauge and I use a Greddy oil block adaptor. I just drilled and tapped one of the holes to make it work with the autometer sender. Hasnt leaked once.

Jan06xB 02-20-2007 02:05 PM

Ok I got a link to the location under the intake manifold in a really hard to reach place - easy if you take the manifold off - yeah right!! This is going to be FUN! NOT!
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...393&highlight=

TCpete 02-20-2007 02:47 PM

watching.. dam soros u should come to miami to do some of this crap lol

soros151 02-20-2007 03:04 PM

I think I'm going to go living to Orlando soon, and I think I will take my car with me. What do u think?

TCpete 02-20-2007 03:13 PM

lol orlando is cool.. miami is getting to expensive to live..lol

soros151 02-20-2007 03:48 PM

I'm thinking on going to study at UTI, at Orlando.


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