Best location for new oil sender (Autometer oil pressure gauge)

Bob_98SR5 · 10-18-2004, 12:41 AM

Hey guys,

I'm getting ready to install my Autometer oil pressure sending gauge (#2634). Its electric, so no oil line coming into the cabin.

Which location is best to install the supplied oil pressure sender? A1 or A2? A1 looks easier because its relatively straight line with the wheel well access "hole" (the same hole I use to remove the oil filter)

For reference, "S" is the stock oil pressure sender

Also, I read that these two little 8mm allen bolts are loctite'd. what's the best way to de-loctite it? hopefully not heat b/c i dont have a torch!

thanks,
bob

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instigator · 10-18-2004, 06:49 AM

Bob those plugs are also british pipe threads, but you could get a 3/8 pipe(us) to work. i plumbed my bypass filter from port A2 on you pic

Bob_98SR5 · 10-18-2004, 11:05 AM

instigator,

ok great. thanks for the info. that A2 one looks rusty. i read that both are a b###h to get out. maybe i'll try A1 since it doesnt look as rusted

bob

NorCalVP · 10-18-2004, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

Hey guys,

I'm getting ready to install my Autometer oil pressure sending gauge (#2634). Its electric, so no oil line coming into the cabin.

Which location is best to install the supplied oil pressure sender? A1 or A2? A1 looks easier because its relatively straight line with the wheel well access "hole" (the same hole I use to remove the oil filter)

For reference, "S" is the stock oil pressure sender

Also, I read that these two little 8mm allen bolts are loctite'd. what's the best way to de-loctite it? hopefully not heat b/c i dont have a torch!

thanks,
bob

Bob, I've also got mine on A2, this is on my Tacoma though...

Steve

Bob_98SR5 · 10-18-2004, 04:09 PM

Steve,

Ok, thanks. Looks like A2 it is!

Bob

FattyCBR · 10-18-2004, 06:46 PM

A2 is where I have mine, also A1 is the oil pump so I would not tap into it. Good pic BTW, best I've seen of that area.

Bob_98SR5 · 10-19-2004, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FattyCBR

A2 is where I have mine, also A1 is the oil pump so I would not tap into it. Good pic BTW, best I've seen of that area.

Fatty,

Thanks for the warning re A1.

I thought that there were two plugs you could tap next to the oil sender unit. I guess I read incorrectly.

(phew!)

Bob

EnolaGaia · 10-19-2004, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FattyCBR

A2 is where I have mine, also A1 is the oil pump so I would not tap into it. Good pic BTW, best I've seen of that area.

I agree about it being the best photo I've seen on a Toyota forum...

But I'm wondering (just for the record) - what's the problem with using A1 'cause it's on the oil pump? Erroneous readings? Failure risk? Bad karma?...

superjoe83 · 10-19-2004, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by EnolaGaia

I agree about it being the best photo I've seen on a Toyota forum...

But I'm wondering (just for the record) - what's the problem with using A1 'cause it's on the oil pump? Erroneous readings? Failure risk? Bad karma?...

i believe if you take that plug out, it will be followed by a spring and a ball, thats most likely the pressure relief valve for the pump

EnolaGaia · 10-20-2004, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by superjoe83

i believe if you take that plug out, it will be followed by a spring and a ball, thats most likely the pressure relief valve for the pump

OK - I see... Thanx for the clarification....

kevin444 · 10-20-2004, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by EnolaGaia

OK - I see... Thanx for the clarification....

how the install went? any pics of the gauge in action?

10-18-2004, 06:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
instigator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ga Posts: 132	Bob those plugs are also british pipe threads, but you could get a 3/8 pipe(us) to work. i plumbed my bypass filter from port A2 on you pic __________________ 97 fzj80 w/TP(gulf coast 01jr) oil filter 96 4runner (2wd) w/TP(frantz) oil filter

10-18-2004, 06:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
FattyCBR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 524	A2 is where I have mine, also A1 is the oil pump so I would not tap into it. Good pic BTW, best I've seen of that area. __________________ Milan _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ Support our troops! '98 4R Limited '82 Toy 4.3, SM465, D20 <- Sold

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Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	instigator, ok great. thanks for the info. that A2 one looks rusty. i read that both are a b###h to get out. maybe i'll try A1 since it doesnt look as rusted bob

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Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	Steve, Ok, thanks. Looks like A2 it is! Bob