Oil Temp Gauge
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Oil Temp Gauge
I'm interested in installing an electric oil temp gauge in my '98 SE. I want the gauge to match the OEM instrumentation (white face, black lettering, red indicator) and want to mount it such that it looks professional and not just tacked on. Any suggestions on quality gauges and installation locations? Ed
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Oil Temp gauge
Originally posted by 96BLUMAX
You can install it in the dash, also you need a temp manifold for the sensor as well since it is electric.
You can install it in the dash, also you need a temp manifold for the sensor as well since it is electric.
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I think people have used the HKS gauge panel for that DIN slot. If I recall, it holds 2 gauges (not sure what size they are, though). If you have the smaller-sized Autometers (2 5/8?) you may be able to fit three in there.
The mounting plate isn't too hard, though. I just bent a piece of scrap sheet aluminum to fit and painted it black. Other people have used plastic or plexi to fit as well. Don't have the equipment to drill out the holes for the gauges, so my project stalled there.
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The mounting plate isn't too hard, though. I just bent a piece of scrap sheet aluminum to fit and painted it black. Other people have used plastic or plexi to fit as well. Don't have the equipment to drill out the holes for the gauges, so my project stalled there.
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oil Temp Gauge
Originally posted by Quack 2x
I think people have used the HKS gauge panel for that DIN slot. If I recall, it holds 2 gauges (not sure what size they are, though). If you have the smaller-sized Autometers (2 5/8?) you may be able to fit three in there.
The mounting plate isn't too hard, though. I just bent a piece of scrap sheet aluminum to fit and painted it black. Other people have used plastic or plexi to fit as well. Don't have the equipment to drill out the holes for the gauges, so my project stalled there.
Aloha,
Quack2x
I think people have used the HKS gauge panel for that DIN slot. If I recall, it holds 2 gauges (not sure what size they are, though). If you have the smaller-sized Autometers (2 5/8?) you may be able to fit three in there.
The mounting plate isn't too hard, though. I just bent a piece of scrap sheet aluminum to fit and painted it black. Other people have used plastic or plexi to fit as well. Don't have the equipment to drill out the holes for the gauges, so my project stalled there.
Aloha,
Quack2x
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http://photos.imageevent.com/1max2nv...e/DCP00859.JPG
For oil temp gauge, you can't use a temp manifold. You have to drop your lower oil pan. Drill a hole and weld/braze on a bong. Screw the sender into the bong with some teflon thread sealant. HKS din panel holds three 2 1/16" size gauge with some modification.
For oil temp gauge, you can't use a temp manifold. You have to drop your lower oil pan. Drill a hole and weld/braze on a bong. Screw the sender into the bong with some teflon thread sealant. HKS din panel holds three 2 1/16" size gauge with some modification.
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Re: oil Temp Gauge
Originally posted by talkinghorse
Thanks for the input...did you remove the flip-up door which covers the bin? ed
Thanks for the input...did you remove the flip-up door which covers the bin? ed
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Originally posted by 1MAX2NV
http://photos.imageevent.com/1max2nv...e/DCP00859.JPG
For oil temp gauge, you can't use a temp manifold. You have to drop your lower oil pan. Drill a hole and weld/braze on a bong. Screw the sender into the bong with some teflon thread sealant. HKS din panel holds three 2 1/16" size gauge with some modification.
http://photos.imageevent.com/1max2nv...e/DCP00859.JPG
For oil temp gauge, you can't use a temp manifold. You have to drop your lower oil pan. Drill a hole and weld/braze on a bong. Screw the sender into the bong with some teflon thread sealant. HKS din panel holds three 2 1/16" size gauge with some modification.
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Re: Oil Temp Gauge
Originally posted by talkinghorse
This is a very good installation...looks very professional. I added a VDO gauge trio (including oil temp gauge) to a SAAB I owned...the sending unit for that replaced the drain plug...I was hoping to find a vacant port somewhere on the (Maxima) block or oil filter housing that would accept a sending unit. My logic tells me that oil temp reading taken from the sump would be relatively low compared to readings taken from other locations...not sure of the "correct" location to position the sensor, but I'll see what's available. ed
This is a very good installation...looks very professional. I added a VDO gauge trio (including oil temp gauge) to a SAAB I owned...the sending unit for that replaced the drain plug...I was hoping to find a vacant port somewhere on the (Maxima) block or oil filter housing that would accept a sending unit. My logic tells me that oil temp reading taken from the sump would be relatively low compared to readings taken from other locations...not sure of the "correct" location to position the sensor, but I'll see what's available. ed
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Re: Re: Oil Temp Gauge
Here's something you might able to do. You can get the oil temp from the oil pressure sensor port.
http://photos.imageevent.com/1max2nv...e/DCP01032.JPG
I'm not sure how accurate the reading would be. I still think the best place to get oil temp is the oil pan.
Run the line to an open space. Use a T fitting so you can still screw in the OEM oil pressure sensor.
http://photos.imageevent.com/1max2nv...e/DCP00994.JPG
The problems I see is that since it's a remote location.
1. The temp might be lower than it really is in the block.
2. The oil might not be circulating so the temp might be static.
The meters are Autometer. I got them from www.summitracing.com
http://photos.imageevent.com/1max2nv...e/DCP01032.JPG
I'm not sure how accurate the reading would be. I still think the best place to get oil temp is the oil pan.
Run the line to an open space. Use a T fitting so you can still screw in the OEM oil pressure sensor.
http://photos.imageevent.com/1max2nv...e/DCP00994.JPG
The problems I see is that since it's a remote location.
1. The temp might be lower than it really is in the block.
2. The oil might not be circulating so the temp might be static.
The meters are Autometer. I got them from www.summitracing.com
Originally posted by talkinghorse
BTW...do you know the source/manufacturer the gauges in the pic? ed
BTW...do you know the source/manufacturer the gauges in the pic? ed
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