oil pressure sending unit question

oh3moparneon · Post by **oh3moparneon** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:08 am

Ok so I just got my sending unit in today and went to install it and was just looking at the "how-to" which doesn't tell how to just where it is and what's needed. So I took the support off for the downpipes and got the connector off, then took the battery out and unhooked the shift linkage cables only to find that it wasn't easier that way either. While I had the battery off though, I did notice a sensor on the side of the head that looked very similar to the stock sender. It is located right next to the battery on the side of the head under the 2 main hoses. My question is now, could I possibly use that instead or is that for something else. I know some srt how-to's have there units connected right to the side of the head but we aren't srt's so I figured I would ask, see what info I got the possibly if it will work make a real how too.

darthroush · Post by **darthroush** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 2:42 am

I just reached over the top. PITA, but easier than any other method I tried. Getting to it is 9/10 of the problem.

Tools needed:
A 1 1/16" deep socket and a ratchet.

How-To:
1. Put the socket on the old sensor and remove.
2. Put the new sensor in and tighten down.
3. Done

That other sensor you are talking about is the camshaft position sensor.

Post by **occasional demons** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:28 am

Judging from his sig pic/explanation, I would say he is boosted. With the extra hardware, it is going to be a bigger PITA. On N/A 2.0's it isn't too bad removing the battery, and reaching in from the top. I remote mounted mine to the rear battery tray bracket, for slightly easier access.

oh3moparneon · Post by **oh3moparneon** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 10:37 am

What do you mean remote mounted?

Post by **occasional demons** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 10:42 am

I ran a 1/8 copper tube to a manifold block on the battery tray bracket.

oh3moparneon · Post by **oh3moparneon** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:55 am

How long was the copper tube and did you do the tee down at the stock location the just throw a 90 degree elbow on it and run it up? Just trying to get a mental picture of what you did.

Post by **occasional demons** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:44 pm

I used a 3/8 pipe to 1/8 tube compression adapter to attach the copper tube to the block/oil galley. Do not use the push on connector/plastic tube that is shown. It was for mock up only. The heat from the exhaust will melt the plastic tubing.

Use the copper tubing/compression type fittings that come with the better mechanical oil pressure gauge plumbing kits. Be sure to coil the tube in a circle to allow for flex. The kits give you about 10 feet, IIRC.

The compression fittings are also available in various pipe sizes at most old school parts stores/hardwares.

These are the only pics I have of the block I mounted to the battery tray bracket.