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Deano
31-05-2013, 08:40
Guys,
My standard oil pressure gauge has packed up aprts from the level sensor so i'm looking in to fitting an aftermarket gauge,

Would i be correct in thinking i need these three items ?

Gauge
http://http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOCAL-OIL-PRESSURE-GAUGE-OPG160W-160-PSI-WHITE-FACE-BRAND-NEW-/251272581388?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a8103510c

T-Peice
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Oil-Pressure-Pipe-T-Piece-Gauge-1-8-th-NPT-Austin-Morris-BMC-Rover-/140986091705?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20d36d08b9

Pipe & Fittings
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTOGAUGE-MECHANICAL-OIL-PRESSURE-GAUGE-NYLON-TUBING-KIT-/271187941863?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f240f99e7

If these are ok where is the best place to put in the T-Peice ?
SCHWARTZ
31-05-2013, 11:20
I can't see the link but you want a mechanical gauge and t into the turbo oil feed pipe where the pipe Meets The sender. I'm sure someone on here will know the thread sizes for the t piece or you can just measure your thread;)
gttjames
31-05-2013, 16:09
i think this is a kit that will fit, no need for extra bits?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stack-Mechanical-Oil-Pressure-Gauge-Black-Dial-0-100psi-/400423190640?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d3b150070#ht_1381wt_1121
boysie
31-05-2013, 17:31
does it need to be a mechanical gauge?

could you not fit electronic one and fit another pressure sensor on the banjo were the original one is? something like this......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tim-52mm-12V-Electric-Oil-Press-Pressure-Gauge-Kit-Various-Fittings-700013-/271201075357?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f24d8009d

also have you checked your pressure sensor? I had the same prob with mine, and I took it off and cleaned it up whern I had oil drained, crimped some new spades on the wires and it worked fine:agree:
SCHWARTZ
31-05-2013, 17:46
You can't beat a mechanical one
w35ty
31-05-2013, 17:47
Iv just got a sensor T'd into the turbo oil feed, mines a stack electrical one
boysie
31-05-2013, 17:48
You can't beat a mechanical one

yea, but if I fitted one knowing my luck it would end up leaking:sad2:

much prefer a electric leak to a oil leak!:laugh:
Deano
03-06-2013, 07:50
i think this is a kit that will fit, no need for extra bits?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stack-Mechanical-Oil-Pressure-Gauge-Black-Dial-0-100psi-/400423190640?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d3b150070#ht_1381wt_1121

Cheers James but i wanted to keep all my gauges the same brand so i needed a Mocal :D

I also wanted a capilary/mechanical gauge but i wasn't sure of all the fittings i'd need,
I've bought the gauge anyway so i'll see if it has a cone or a flat fitting.


yea, but if I fitted one knowing my luck it would end up leaking:sad2:

much prefer a electric leak to a oil leak!:laugh:

Is this a problem with the capilary gauges ? i was thinking about this myself, i don't really fancy hot oil squirting around my dash !!