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Old 19 December 2001, 04:04 PM
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i've just had a auto-meter phantom oil pressure gauge fitted
what reading should i be getting, its a MY99 UK turbo.
the gauge is in PSI.

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Old 19 December 2001, 05:09 PM
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When cold, I get around 6-7 bar so 87 to 102 PSI (MY99)

whne hot, drops to around 2.5, so approx 36 PSI

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Old 19 December 2001, 08:14 PM
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thanks
what about high revs when hot ?
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Old 20 December 2001, 07:59 PM
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Hi Kevin,

You got the mail I know, but I thought that I'd put the answer on here, too. Putting it in the guide may be an idea

Cold idle = 100PSI plus (off the scale)
Warm idle = 30 - 40PSI
Warm full chat = 80-90PSI

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cheers nick
thats the reading i'm getting.
i think it would be a good idea putting a readings chart in your guide, that way first time installers like myself would know the jobs a good un.

cheers mate
kevin

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Old 22 December 2001, 05:27 PM
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I confirm Chiarks readings - UK 99MY
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