Where 2 install the oil pressure sender on n/a f2?

**tx5_brent** · 10-29-07, 23:12

I have recently got an oil pressure gauge and I need 2 put the sensor on the end of a pressurised oil line. this would b all good if i had a turbo f2 but mine is n/a. What is the best thing 2 do 2 install the sensor? would I have 2 relocate the oil filter or are there still the holes on the block for the turbo models i could just use???

**tx5_brent** · 10-29-07, 23:17

How the hell did my thred end up in forced induction???
o well if some1 wants 2 help me even though i cant even post a thread right il b more than happy lol

**lundgren420** · 10-30-07, 8:53

get yourself an oil sandwich plate and put it behind the oil filter then BAM four 1/8npt ports simplest way, trust me. I just did it.

defiler · 10-30-07, 13:03

Yeah, the sandwhich plate is your best bet. Otherwise I cant think of anypace on the F2 where there IS an oil line

**tx5_brent** · 10-30-07, 17:39

Thanks, it has also been sugested that i could take out the standard oil pressure switch and put a t-peice there so i can still run both sensors. I will check it all out 2day hopefuly. Thanks 4 your help.

**ademan** · 10-30-07, 18:09

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Originally Posted by tx5_brent

Thanks, it has also been sugested that i could take out the standard oil pressure switch and put a t-peice there so i can still run both sensors. I will check it all out 2day hopefuly. Thanks 4 your help.

yeh, just take out the stock poil pressure switch and run the both switch

**lundgren420** · 10-30-07, 21:34

Remember thought that the oil pressure sending unit is m10x1 where as all the t fittings you will find are going to be 1/8npt. Try threading that and you will either leak oil or strip a set of threads off into your block. I personally was leaking oil and couldn't take it any more and bought the sandwich plate. Good Luck , If however you find the correct union t to pair the metric and npt fittings post it for future use. Thanks.

**tx5_brent** · 10-30-07, 21:37

Yer im going 2 run with the t-peice idea. No one i asked had even heard of using a sandwitch plate lol so the guy at repco found all of the thread sizes and has ordered the correct adaptor for me.
I might do a "how 2" on installing a oil pressure gauge considering it seems to be so confusing.

**lundgren420** · 10-30-07, 22:04

eBay Motors: OIL FILTER SANDWICH ADAPTER MAZDA MX-3 MX-6 PROTEGE 626 (item 250182182303 end time Nov-06-07 16:35:04 PST)

**Derek** · 10-30-07, 22:24

looks like that could be used to run an external oil cooler if someone wanted to!!! i may just do that!!!

defiler · 10-31-07, 2:00

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Remember thought that the oil pressure sending unit is m10x1 where as all the t fittings you will find are going to be 1/8npt.

Incorrect. You just need to know where to look to find them.

Aeroquip makes all sorts of various fittings, and JEgs/Summit carry dozens of other brand also.

**tx5_brent** · 10-31-07, 19:42

Well i did the t-peice. i gotta go and tighten 1 thing but apart from that it works well. it was F*&#ing hard 2 fit though. I spent about 20 minutes trying to make my 23mm socket fit because the 24 had no chance before i realised maybe its af??? so for referance the oil pressure switch is 15/16. i thought i was going nuts .

Im probly going to end up getting a sandwitch plate (i wanted 1 in the 1st place but couldnt find 1 thanks anyway lundgren) when i fit my turbo... u guys in the us have it good coz down here in aus there arent that many parts available 4 our cars.
Thanks 4 ur help

10-29-07, 23:12	#1 (permalink)
tx5_brent Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 iTrader: (0)	Where 2 install the oil pressure sender on n/a f2? I have recently got an oil pressure gauge and I need 2 put the sensor on the end of a pressurised oil line. this would b all good if i had a turbo f2 but mine is n/a. What is the best thing 2 do 2 install the sensor? would I have 2 relocate the oil filter or are there still the holes on the block for the turbo models i could just use???

10-30-07, 8:53	#3 (permalink)
lundgren420 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OZARK, MO, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (8)	get yourself an oil sandwich plate and put it behind the oil filter then BAM four 1/8npt ports simplest way, trust me. I just did it.
	1988 MX6 N/A M/T -getting a new heart. Check it out http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread...ferrerid=35300 1989 Probe GT M/T -my new toy 1980 Monte Carlo W/305 H.O.-my first ride and iv'e still got her

10-30-07, 21:34	#7 (permalink)
lundgren420 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OZARK, MO, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (8)	Remember thought that the oil pressure sending unit is m10x1 where as all the t fittings you will find are going to be 1/8npt. Try threading that and you will either leak oil or strip a set of threads off into your block. I personally was leaking oil and couldn't take it any more and bought the sandwich plate. Good Luck , If however you find the correct union t to pair the metric and npt fittings post it for future use. Thanks.
	1988 MX6 N/A M/T -getting a new heart. Check it out http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread...ferrerid=35300 1989 Probe GT M/T -my new toy 1980 Monte Carlo W/305 H.O.-my first ride and iv'e still got her

10-30-07, 22:04	#9 (permalink)
lundgren420 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OZARK, MO, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (8)	Check them out eBay Motors: OIL FILTER SANDWICH ADAPTER MAZDA MX-3 MX-6 PROTEGE 626 (item 250182182303 end time Nov-06-07 16:35:04 PST)
	1988 MX6 N/A M/T -getting a new heart. Check it out http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread...ferrerid=35300 1989 Probe GT M/T -my new toy 1980 Monte Carlo W/305 H.O.-my first ride and iv'e still got her

10-30-07, 22:24	#10 (permalink)
Derek Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalona, IA, USA Age: 21 iTrader: (1)	looks like that could be used to run an external oil cooler if someone wanted to!!! i may just do that!!!
	89 Mx-6 GT 4ws Black....open cone filter, Jay-B chip, Turbo XS manual boost controller, autometer guages (boost, oil pressure, and narrow band), millenia 11lbs. wheels (painted gun metal), Passport 9500i

10-29-07, 23:17	#2 (permalink)
tx5_brent Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 iTrader: (0)	How the hell did my thred end up in forced induction??? o well if some1 wants 2 help me even though i cant even post a thread right il b more than happy lol

10-30-07, 13:03	#4 (permalink)
defiler Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coon Rapids, MN, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (9)	Yeah, the sandwhich plate is your best bet. Otherwise I cant think of anypace on the F2 where there IS an oil line

10-30-07, 17:39	#5 (permalink)
tx5_brent Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, it has also been sugested that i could take out the standard oil pressure switch and put a t-peice there so i can still run both sensors. I will check it all out 2day hopefuly. Thanks 4 your help.

10-30-07, 21:37	#8 (permalink)
tx5_brent Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 iTrader: (0)	Yer im going 2 run with the t-peice idea. No one i asked had even heard of using a sandwitch plate lol so the guy at repco found all of the thread sizes and has ordered the correct adaptor for me. I might do a "how 2" on installing a oil pressure gauge considering it seems to be so confusing.

10-31-07, 19:42	#12 (permalink)
tx5_brent Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 iTrader: (0)	Well i did the t-peice. i gotta go and tighten 1 thing but apart from that it works well. it was F*&#ing hard 2 fit though. I spent about 20 minutes trying to make my 23mm socket fit because the 24 had no chance before i realised maybe its af??? so for referance the oil pressure switch is 15/16. i thought i was going nuts . Im probly going to end up getting a sandwitch plate (i wanted 1 in the 1st place but couldnt find 1 thanks anyway lundgren) when i fit my turbo... u guys in the us have it good coz down here in aus there arent that many parts available 4 our cars. Thanks 4 ur help