Install Oil Temp Gauge

[Dizmo]

I want to install a oil temp gauge in my R32.

Is there somewhere on the engine i can mount the sensor for a mechanical/electrical gauge?

I was thinkin of using an oil filter sandwich plate, but they look to bling to be any decent quality/good.

Any ideas of where to install the sensor?

Cheers

Ryan

[Craved]

most places i have spoken to suggest the Sump...

as this is where you see the temp of the oil after it leaves the engine... same as water you measure AFTER it leaves the engine..

[Busky2k]

An easier way to measure it is via a oil filter sandwich adaptor, much like this one.

Agreed its the oil before it goes into the motor but unlike a radiator, oil doesn't cool much in the sump before it goes back into the motor.

[Craved]

true but i would suggest an oil cooler for everyone..

[Dizmo]

Yeh that wat i was talkin about that sandwich plate. I dunno about it, looks like it wont give a proper seal and might not last.

Oil cooler is a bit of an extreme as i dont thrash it much

The other option i was thinkin is makin a T-peice where the sump plug goes and screw it in there. The only thing is swirling of the oil might miss the sensor.

Is there any where in the engine block i can put the sensor (ie unused bolt screwd in the engine)

[Craved]

most oil temp sensors have a large probe.

Greddy make a sump plug replacement that you can screw your sensor into..

if the swirling of the oil misses a sensor there, then your oil pickup wont be getting oil either ..

[Dizmo]

Good point Craved i wasnt thinkin

if the swirling of the oil misses a sensor there, then your oil pickup wont be getting oil either ..

Did u have a link or somethin for the greddy plug?

Greddy make a sump plug replacement that you can screw your sensor into..

[Craved]

only seen them here

http://www.racingworks.com/gauge_misc.htm

you could try calling Advan in silverwater NSW as they are the greddy dealers.