how do you install an oil press guage? is there a writup for this?

 

There's not a write up that I know. But not many people have installed one on their VE. I have an electrical one installed. Here's how to do it:

1. Find the stock oil pressure switch. Your FSM will have more info on this. If you don't have a FSM (Factory Service Manual), then get one off ebay. It should be around $50.

2. Unscrew the stock oil pressure switch and adapt your new gauge's oil pressure sending unit. (Also, you don't have to get rid of your stock OP switch. You can adapt a hose into the block, then route a little piece of hose to a place that isn't such in a tight place. Then you can connect up a T fitting. Then you will be able to install the stock and the aftermarket sending unit.)

BTW, your stock oil pressure sending unit is tucked up above your oil filter. You should see a wire going to it and it should plug into a harness connector. Unplug it, then you will need a big socket. I forget what size, but it's something like 22-28mm. Don't hold me to that. Oh yeah, you will want to use thread sealant of some sort when threading in your sending units.

Edit: The socket is 27mm.

 

Also, here are some threads that I found after doing a quick search:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....pressure+gauge

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....pressure+gauge

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....pressure+gauge

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....pressure+gauge

 

thanks again for the help