some questions bout gauges

2003silverneonsxt · Post by **2003silverneonsxt** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:33 am

ok i have a oil temp gauge and a voltmeter...

from what i know the voltmeter hooked to a ignition power..so that it only comes on when the ignition is on..

i am guessin i have to hook the oil temp gauge the same way or put them both on a switch to turn them on when i want them

only thing i am confused on..is where i should put the oil temp sender..my friend said to tap the oil pan..

but what do u guys suggest!

weber · Post by **weber** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:26 pm

just hook them to an ignition wire. You will find a fuse to hook them to in the fuse box

2003silverneonsxt · Post by **2003silverneonsxt** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:31 pm

yea but what about the sender..where does that go..? oil pan? same way as the pressure (t-fitting)?

Post by **Diablo0** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:46 pm

Tapping the oil pan won't get you anything. You'll have to pull out the stock pressure switch on the back of the block (has a green plug), then you'll have to buy an 3/8" NPT to 1/8" NPT adapter from a hardware store to fit the new sender unit into the block since the holes are different sizes. Also... be sure to use yellow or anything teflon tape on the threads that is made to withstand petroleum aka oil. The typical white tape will break down over time giving you a leak.

Here is some more info... I've gotta run out for a bit
http://forum.2gn.org/viewtopic.php?t=11 ... l+pressure

SilverSRT05 · Post by **SilverSRT05** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:39 pm

i usually tap into the cigarette lighter for ignition and the HVAC for the illumination. hope this helps

DJ CptnCrnch · Post by **DJ CptnCrnch** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 8:57 am

i just did my oil pressure gauge...yeah follow Diablo's instructions. i didnt make a T fitting though...so i get a code and the oil light when im driving. I heard making a T fitting for both units isnt good because it could break off....Have fun with that sending unit...there is no room to work behind the block...find a small child with small hands to help you out