the_baz

Hi there.
I would like to find out how easy it is to move the alternater out the way on my hawkeye to see how my oil pressure defi gauge is wired in as I want to add my oil temp gauge. I can see the wire for the pressure sensor going behind the alternater but nee to see how it's wired to see if I can add the temp sensor or buy an adapter from scooby clinic to add it. The previous owner wired it in so don't no how's it's been done

Thanks a lot
James

JTinnovations

iTrader: (2)

Moving the alternator is easy....but that's not where you fit an oil temperature sender.

Oil temp is best fitted above cylinder #3, which means removing the TMIC to gain access, and then removing a blanking plug and replacing it with an adapter to suit the sensor thread.

the_baz

Scooby clinic said to go under the alternater but sounds easier removing tmic. Is it easy to get to once inter cooler removed and where can I get the adapter from

JTinnovations

iTrader: (2)

It is not good practice to fit oil temp under the alternator - Scoobyclinic may have misunderstood what you were trying to do

I'm fairly sure the Defi sender is 1/8" NPT in common with many others. You should be able to get an M18->1/8" NPT adapter from various places.

If you can't track any down from your preferred suppliers, let me know as I have a few left over (I no longer supply sensors with 1/8" NPT as I have moved to Bosch M12 sensors) and I can send you one for £8 delivered, if you're interested.

the_baz

I told sc what I was doin and they Said they do a adapter for it that goes unplaced of the original pressure sensor.
If you could send it please saves me looking about every where. Can pay by PayPal if you send a request to the_baz@hotmail.com

Also once the tmic is removed is the blanking plug easy to find and
remove
Cheers
James

JTinnovations

iTrader: (2)

Under the alternator is where you fit oil pressure - the adapter allows you to keep the OEM oil pressure switch as well as the oil pressure sensor. If you fit an oil temp sensor there (as well as oil pressure sensors) it will not read at all accurately as it will be at the end of an adapter or hose. Really not recommended!

The blanking plug is fairly easy to spot - but can be a b*gg€r to remove. You need a proper hex (allen) socket piece.

I'll send you a PayPal request, no problem, and thanks

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

You need a LONG, GOOD QUALITY 8mm hex key to remove the existing bung over cylinder 3. Mine was £8.

That's the best place as cylinder 3 is known to run hot, so an oil temperature gauge on there gives you early warning.

JTinnovations

iTrader: (2)

Agree with Alcazar - buy the right tool.

Adapter will be sent out tomorrow James

jazzyjembreaze

iTrader: (11)

As above
You only get 1 shot & it's a tight bugger
Once you have good access & decent tool
The jobs no problem

the_baz

Thanks every one. Will borrow or buy a 8 mm hex and tackle it at the week end. Whilst on the subject of gauges. Any one no where I can get a double pillar pod 60 mm. Can find small but no 60

JTinnovations

iTrader: (2)

try rspec

the_baz

Sorted. Thanks a lot

Hawkeye D

Why cylinder 3 in particular? Which one is cylinder 3? Nearest the turbo?

JTinnovations

iTrader: (2)

Yes, cylinder 3 is the one nearest the turbo so likely to run hottest. Also, that location is where there's a convenient oil gallery blanking plug just waiting for a sensor to be fitted

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Cylinder 3 is rear most, driver's side. It IS nearest the turbo, but I doubt if that's the whole story as to why it runs hottest.

Suffice to say Subaru include a blanking plug into the oil galleries at that point, specifically FOR an O/T sender, so it makes sense to make use of it