Oil pressure gauge how to please?

[russwess]

brass (T) fitting

where can I get one of these, if possible, maybe someone can give me the name of the product and the part #, and who would have them in stock. Thanks.....

 

[trbomp5]

autozone sells a pressure gauge instal kit for like $5. Comes with a brass "t" and a nipple

 

[mcstark]

Hey Turbo...do you have a part #? Also is there only one size, or is it possible to pick the wrong one?

One last question...which would be better: oil temp or oil pressure? Unless someone makes a fitting with three female leads.

 

[trbomp5]

I just found a cheaper route than that. Do-it-best has a 1/8" npt "t" for $1.29 and a 1/8" npt close nipple for $.79.

So there is your sizes and an even cheaper way to get the same parts

 

[russwess]

picked one up from autozone on the way from work this afternoon. thanks for the help, I appriciate it

 

[Brian MP5T]

brian....wrong piccy....but a nice piccy anyway

s***!! (spank)

 

[Brian MP5T]

Hey Brian...so from reading this it's possible to install both an oil pressure and temperature gauges in a P5? I understand using a t-fitting for the pressure because you don't want the idiot light on, but would I need to use one for the temp gauge -- seeing as it doesn't lead to anything? Or would it be a good idea to use a t-fitting there to...just in case it's used for diagnostics?

Thanks!

I would stick the temp sensor in the block and take the sensor that was in the second hole and put it on the T. There are seemingly two pressure sensors on teh 3rd gen. The temp sensor has to have flow, the pressure sesor can be pretty much anywhere as long as the seal is good!

 

[russwess]

I got a mechanical autometer sport-comp guage, and I was wondering if it is possible to mount it into the cab of my mp5? Also, has anyone done this install if it is possible, and finally, Can you give me an idea about how you installed it ? like did you run 1 line or 2 lines to it, b/c of it having to have flow.

thanks

 

[Brian MP5T]

I got a mechanical autometer sport-comp guage, and I was wondering if it is possible to mount it into the cab of my mp5? Also, has anyone done this install if it is possible, and finally, Can you give me an idea about how you installed it ? like did you run 1 line or 2 lines to it, b/c of it having to have flow.

thanks

I'm really not familiar with the manual type, however, there is alot of pressure running in the block to feed the guage, so choose your line well. Also after reading the thread, are there any questions you need cleared up?

There should be no problem with hooking it up inside the car, however, if you were to ever get a leak, it would piss hot oil all over the inside of your car...

(omg)​

 

[russwess]

Is it not a good idea to install mechanical guages inside of a car? I am curious b/c I bought the guages for the simple fact that they are 100% accurate. any suggestions also??? thanks for your input on these issues.

 

[twilightprotege]

electrical guages are just as accurate. they have a pressure sensor at the engine and just send a signal to the guage. no different from havnig the sensor at the guage

 

[russwess]

electrical guages are just as accurate. they have a pressure sensor at the engine and just send a signal to the guage. no different from havnig the sensor at the guage

My last vehichles electonic oil pressure gauge was faulty. It would drop when idle, and that was after a new oil pump install, and never had a knock after pressure drop. I don't trust electronics vs. mechanical. I do beleive that autometer says that their mechanical line are the most accurate on the market at the time too. Just info. I have ran into along the path of researching. Does any of you guys have mechanical guages installed in the cab of your vehichle?

 

[trbomp5]

Is it not a good idea to install mechanical guages inside of a car? I am curious b/c I bought the guages for the simple fact that they are 100% accurate. any suggestions also??? thanks for your input on these issues.

HAHAHA!! Thats the biggest joke I/ve ever heard! AutoMeter gauges 100% Accurate!?!?

You dont buy autometer if you want 100% accurate. You buy them because you want gauges and thats it. Hell when I got mine out of the box, the oil read about 1/2 psi, and the Boost read about 1 psi. And they werent even connected to anything!!

 

[Brian MP5T]

Is it not a good idea to install mechanical guages inside of a car? I am curious b/c I bought the guages for the simple fact that they are 100% accurate. any suggestions also??? thanks for your input on these issues.

They might not be 100%, but they are better than running a light. I'm sure that people have done it before. All you need to do is tap the block in the rear by the firewall by removing the stock oil pressure sensor. Unplug it and leave the wire alone. You will loose the idiot light for ever.

Get the fitting to thread into the block (You might want to look into this before you start) and make sure the system does not leak... Simple?