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Old 16 June 2012, 06:45 PM
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Thumbs down Block adapter for oil temp sender

Got one today but it won't fit my 1/8 npt sender
Old 16 June 2012, 07:11 PM
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how,what and were are you fitting the sensors???
Old 16 June 2012, 08:38 PM
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Back of the block drivers side
Old 16 June 2012, 08:39 PM
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Think the internal thread of the adapter was metric fine not npt
Old 16 June 2012, 08:40 PM
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In gallery no.3
Old 16 June 2012, 08:44 PM
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Use an old pressure sender lower part from the front
Perfect fit
Old 16 June 2012, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by giz1978
Use an old pressure sender lower part from the front
Perfect fit
No.3 gallery near the turbo gets the hottest so a more accurate reading from here.
Old 16 June 2012, 09:15 PM
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no lol use the plug to fit the sensor in the rear
Old 16 June 2012, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by giz1978
no lol use the plug to fit the sensor in the rear
Why, it's only a low pressure switch/sensor.

Lee, you need to move mate.

It will be cheaper than me telling you to ring Alyn @ ASP every other day.
Old 16 June 2012, 10:35 PM
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Give me a ring and I will explain over the phone m8
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Old 17 June 2012, 03:16 PM
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All sorted now re tapped hole to 1/8npt fine now thanks for input but i do seem to panick abit getting car ready for map on thursday
Old 17 June 2012, 04:52 PM
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Good stuff. Hope it goes to plan on Thursday.

You going to the NBO this year Lee? Be nice to see your car in the metal.
Old 17 June 2012, 08:32 PM
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What date us the nbo mate been the last 5 years if all mot tax ins dine then yes mate
Old 18 June 2012, 07:07 PM
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It's this Sunday, 24th June.

Probably a bit tight time wise.
Old 18 June 2012, 10:14 PM
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Yes mate just a tad but if I can get it mot'd this Friday then tax and ins il come down failing that always next year mate
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All done
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