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Driftin_240sx · 07-20-2003, 08:37 PM

ok does anyone know how to hook up an oil pressure gauge? i could sure use the help right about now.

david

DuffMan · 07-20-2003, 09:36 PM

The best place is where the stock oil pressure sending unit for the little dash light is.

You will need a converter to adapt the thread for the stock sender to a thread that an aftermarket sender or oil line could attach to. I forget the size, but autometer sells one for $10.

bl200sx · 07-20-2003, 10:30 PM

Yeah, I did this about 3 months ago, you will need a thread adaptor, it is a BSPT 1/8, nissport sells the adaptor that lets you can keep the oil light plus add a oil pressure line also, here is the link:http://www.nissport.com/catalog/prod...EquipmentType=

I think you will get a ecu code if you do not hook the stock oil pressure system back up, if you need any more help let me know.

Driftin_240sx · 07-21-2003, 06:26 AM

ok so now were is the oil sending unit ?? anyone have any pics?

david

the head · 07-21-2003, 07:33 AM

single conductor spade plug right next to the oil filter buy the adapter from www.mcmastercarr.com it is only like three or four bucks

Driftin_240sx · 07-21-2003, 09:30 AM

hey i went to that website....but what is the thing adapter called???

david

bl200sx · 07-21-2003, 09:58 AM

This is the Part Number 4860K141 for the part you want: 1/8 female x 1/8 BSPT male adaptor

Kreator · 07-21-2003, 10:37 AM

mcmastercarr.com also sells them

what you most likely will need is something of the form:

1/8 bspt X 1/8 bspt X 1/8 bspt tee
1/8 bspt to 1/8 npt adapter
and a 1/8 npt coupling....

or if it's a mechanical one or you would want to relocate the gauge's sending unit to a better place (mount on the chassis) then u'd also need 2 female 1/8 npt to 1/8 hose adapters.

oh and the oil sending unit is right next to your oil filter, a little on the right and lower.

07-20-2003, 08:37 PM	#1
Driftin_240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Age: 42 Posts: 515 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Oil pressure gauge??? ok does anyone know how to hook up an oil pressure gauge? i could sure use the help right about now. david

07-20-2003, 10:30 PM	#3
bl200sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I did this about 3 months ago, you will need a thread adaptor, it is a BSPT 1/8, nissport sells the adaptor that lets you can keep the oil light plus add a oil pressure line also, here is the link:http://www.nissport.com/catalog/prod...EquipmentType= I think you will get a ecu code if you do not hook the stock oil pressure system back up, if you need any more help let me know. __________________ 1993 Hicas S13-180sx DET FP BIG28 HkS cams

07-21-2003, 07:33 AM	#5
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	single conductor spade plug right next to the oil filter buy the adapter from www.mcmastercarr.com it is only like three or four bucks __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

07-21-2003, 09:58 AM	#7
bl200sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is the Part Number 4860K141 for the part you want: 1/8 female x 1/8 BSPT male adaptor __________________ 1993 Hicas S13-180sx DET FP BIG28 HkS cams

07-21-2003, 10:37 AM	#8
Kreator Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mcmastercarr.com also sells them what you most likely will need is something of the form: 1/8 bspt X 1/8 bspt X 1/8 bspt tee 1/8 bspt to 1/8 npt adapter and a 1/8 npt coupling.... or if it's a mechanical one or you would want to relocate the gauge's sending unit to a better place (mount on the chassis) then u'd also need 2 female 1/8 npt to 1/8 hose adapters. oh and the oil sending unit is right next to your oil filter, a little on the right and lower. __________________ кто болеет за Зенит, у того всегда стоит!

07-20-2003, 09:36 PM	#2
DuffMan Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: in a cardboard box Posts: 2,517 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The best place is where the stock oil pressure sending unit for the little dash light is. You will need a converter to adapt the thread for the stock sender to a thread that an aftermarket sender or oil line could attach to. I forget the size, but autometer sells one for $10.

07-21-2003, 06:26 AM	#4
Driftin_240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Age: 42 Posts: 515 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	ok so now were is the oil sending unit ?? anyone have any pics? david

07-21-2003, 09:30 AM	#6
Driftin_240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Age: 42 Posts: 515 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hey i went to that website....but what is the thing adapter called??? david