RedScionFusion

What Size T-Clamp fitting do i need to use when installing the oil pressure gauge? Thanks

soros151

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

RedScionFusion

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

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

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

soros151

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

jallamas

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

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

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.



Autometer 2269 1/8NPT to 1/8BSPT

Jan06xB

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

yamaha16bw

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

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

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

soros151

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

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

soros151

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