swan

'ello all,

I'm looking at various options here and would like to know if anyone has any other ideas.
1 : Get a dip stick version - have been warned that the electronics on the top are fairly fragile.
2 : Get a normal sender unit and get a hole drilled in the block and the sender fitted. Would prefer something that doesn't mess with the block.
3 : Get a version that's built into the sump plug. Have heard of such a version but can't find a supplier.
4 : Get a custom setup made that links in with the sump plug.

I'd like 3 or suggestions on 4. Any other ideas perhaps?

pban

swan

There is a blanked plug above No3 cylinder with access to the oil way which most people use, or as you say get an adapter for the sump plud.

I've gone with the oil way option and depending on the probe thread you may need an adapter for that.

Hope that helps

Paul

swan

Thanks Paul, any pics perhaps? Size of this plug? Is it threaded?

pban

swan

Can't tell exact size of thread but I'm sure someone on here will, I haven't got a pic either but I'm sure I've seen one on here to. Maybe do a search there has been some thread recently about this

Paul

swan

Thanks, wasn't able to find anything obviously linked to oil temperature.

HHxx

Take a lookie at Chiarks site under gauges.

pban

swan

Have alook here

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?ThreadID=137218

Paul

swan

Thanks all!

alcazar

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I've just bought an adaptor for a Defi probe to go in that position.
It came from Scoobymania, is turned very neatly from alloy, coloured black, and cost £8.
Alcazar

swan

Thanks, problem is that the sender needs to be matched to the gauge and I already have a gauge, need to figure out how/where to get the matching sender to fit in a neat fashion on the car.

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

OK, understood.
Where did the gauge come from, or what type is it? I would expect that whoever sold it you, or whoever sells/distributes the gauges in the UK would be able to help in telling you where to put it, (ooh-errr missus), and where to get an adaptor.
Alcazar

swan

It's a VDO gauge, fraid the local expertise (South Africa, not UK) is a touch lacking in this regard. Everyone just wants to drill the block or get me to buy the dipstick version. Getting the sender isn't a problem, it's where to put it and how that's the issue.

mutant_matt

Don't let them drill the block, there is no need. The adaptor that fits in the blanking plug above number 3 is a Subaru part and is the same part as the adaptor that Subaru use on the OE Oil Pressure sender - you can get these from your local Subaru dealer (presuming your have one?). They are about £8-10.

I'd also not go for the Sump plug as you are likely to see cooler temps than the "real" temps you are more likely to see from No. 3.

Ta,

Matt

swan

Thanks Matt, have ordered one from the local dealer, 2-3 weeks as Subaru head office don't have stock either. Once I get that I'll have a look at how the sender unit can be linked up to it.

Sandman

Has anyone got any advice on fitting an SPA oil temp sensor.I have had a brass sump plug made up to accomodate the sensor but would prefer another option. .thread is 1/8 NPT or M16x1.5 would i need adaptors etc to fit this. any help would be appreciated

mutant_matt

Fit it above No.3 with the Subaru adaptor instead?

pban

Sandman

Agree with mutant_matt, I've got my adaptor from Scooby Mania, £8, will fit it this weekend in the plug above No3 cylinder

Paul

alcazar

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Ha!
Quote: "Will fit it in the plug above No3 cylinder this weekend"
Ha!!


That's what I thought too. Then I tried to get the plug above No3 cylinder OUT of it's hole:
I could get an 8mm allen key into the top, but could I heckers like turn it, even with a ring spanner on the end for leverage.
I've gone out today to buy a longer ball ended Allen key with a T_bar top, £8:, (and then it's rained all day[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] )
I'd be interested in how yours came out/didn't?
Alcazar

[Edited by alcazar - 5/16/2003 5:20:05 PM]

harvey

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Speak to Tony Smith at SPA Design Lichfield Road, Tamwoth or Mike Tuckwood at Scoobymania. The SPA guage can be fitted into the bung on the back of the block, below the throttle body and just to the drivers side. Mike may in addition may have a modified oil sump plug bung to take a sender unit but this can be a pain when doing an oil change.

Sandman

Thanks everyone, was getting desperate.Harvey i have spoken to Tony who was quite helpful concerning the boost side of the gauge. will contact scoobymania as suggested. Many thanks.