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General Topics / e30 M42 After market Gauges

« on: November 08, 2009, 03:06:59 AM »

Ok this is what I have done in relation to oil pressure gauge.

I decided to install an after market oil pressure gauge. However, the VDO sender unit diameter was to big and could not replace the factory pressure switch. I had no choice but to install a T piece. The T piece has 2 threaded provisions on it:
1)VDO sender unit, vertical install
2)BMW pressure switch screws on the end.

I do agree though the factory pressure switch when illuminated, would be too late, the engine is toast. I should have done a little more homework.

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General Topics / e30 Fuel Pump.

« on: November 07, 2009, 03:29:48 AM »

I recently discovered my 1985 e30 has 2 fuel pumps in it.
1 is located under the car on the passenger side and the 2nd is a feeder pump located inside the fuel tank.
Does anyone have a photo of the feeder pump removed from the vehicle or BMW part number.

Many Thanks
Cheers
Zed54

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General Topics / e30 M42 After market Gauges

« on: November 07, 2009, 03:22:39 AM »

Thanks for the reply. I found a t-piece for the switch.

Has anyone fitted a sender unit on the front of the oil filter housing?
 
Water temp gauge. I use the car in a number of rally events throughout the year, sometimes conditions are extremely hot and we may have to drive up to 8hrs in those conditions. I prefer having the VDO temp gauge for a more accurate reading. I find the factory temp gauge sits on half at all times.

Cheers
Joe

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General Topics / e30 M42 After market Gauges

« on: October 28, 2009, 10:29:05 PM »

Hi All,

New to this forum.
I would like to Install 1 x Oil pressure Gauge and 1 x Water Temp gauge. I would also like to keep the existing pressure switch and temp gauge working as a back up.
Just wondering where to install the new sender units for temp & water. And also where are the existing factory sender units are located

Many Thanks for your help. Any photos and info would be much appreciated.

Regards
Joe