Author Topic: Oil Temp Fitting (Read 6322 times)

rob_e30 · « **on:** June 06, 2007, 11:27:34 PM »

I found a great place for an oil temp sender when I was doing my rebuild and I though I would share. It's on the oil filter housing and is the same size as the oil drain plug. Check it out in the pic below.

vatos_p · « **Reply #1 on:** June 07, 2007, 03:23:48 AM »

you can also make a hole to put the oil temp sensor to the oil filter cap...

e9nine · « **Reply #2 on:** June 07, 2007, 07:23:08 AM »

That's where I pick up my oil temp signal as well for my cluster :cool:

kevo__ · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2008, 10:15:27 AM »

hiya fellas i'm trying to put an oil temp sensor on mine and have been wondering where to put the sender, have you got any more pics or descriptions as i can't see the photo above for some reason?
cheers
Kevo

BrandC · « **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2008, 10:09:00 PM »

Quote from: rob_e30;27266

I found a great place for an oil temp sender when I was doing my rebuild and I though I would share. It's on the oil filter housing and is the same size as the oil drain plug. Check it out in the pic below.

Rob, this picture does not show up. Where did you get your parts from? I am very interested in getting BOTH oil temperature and pressure. Thanks.

rob_e30 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2008, 10:33:14 PM »

I don't know why the image does not appear. It won't let me upload it again, or a different one. Perhaps there is a server error. If you want a copy of the pic, PM me with your e-mail address and I'll send it over.

Rob.

kowalski · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2008, 02:27:57 AM »

Quote from: rob_e30;41430

I don't know why the image does not appear. It won't let me upload it again, or a different one. Perhaps there is a server error. If you want a copy of the pic, PM me with your e-mail address and I'll send it over.

Rob.

uploaded for ya.

nuvolarossa · « **Reply #7 on:** January 21, 2008, 04:54:20 AM »

damn, I don't remember if drain plug is M26x1,5 or M12x1,5 thread

strypt · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2008, 07:37:20 AM »

It's M12x1.5

That port goes into the oil filter supply (pressurized) so it's no good for a return port. Better to weld an aluminium pipe in the oil pan so you don't have to use a pump.

nuvolarossa · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2008, 08:18:53 AM »

Quote from: strypt;41463

It's M12x1.5

That port goes into the oil filter supply (pressurized) so it's no good for a return port. Better to weld an aluminium pipe in the oil pan so you don't have to use a pump.

thank you, I read bad and was thinking another thing:o
I'd weld the pipe in the pan for sure...

mach schnell · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2009, 05:39:50 PM »

Excellent - very handy post!

Froos · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2009, 06:08:46 PM »

i would like some more info on that oil filter cap

rob_e30 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2009, 07:22:58 PM »

The guy that produced the cap is no longer in business. BTW, we had a set of custom adapters made that allow you to use a standard 1/8" NPT sensor in either this fitting or the oil pressure sender fitting at the back of the oil filter housing. We have a few extra if anyone is interested.

Froos · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2009, 07:49:46 PM »

can it be used for an oil cooler? ill be very interested if it can

rob_e30 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:11:58 PM »

I don't think the fitting is big enough in diameter to work for an oil cooler. This is for a 1/8" NPT sensor, and we use 3/8" NPT for our oil cooler. It would work for oil supply to a turbo as well as oil temp or pressure.