Jump to content
SAU Community

Removing Bung (welsh Plug) From Rb25 Oil Filter Bracket

PHaT MR30

By PHaT MR30,
in Engines & Forced Induction

 Share

Recommended Posts

PHaT MR30 Grand Master

PHaT MR30

Posted
Posted (edited)

As I slowly put my motor back together ive been wondering where to put the sensor for my oil temp guage and I noticed on the oil filter bracket a place where you could possibly put another sensor. however it has a bung in it and im not sure how to remove it. I have a spare one here I can hack into, but i thought maybe someone else has done this already. Looking from the inside there is a gallery leading up to this bung, so anything is possible.

I am hoping that if i can remove it it will either have:

1. nothing behind it and I can tap a thread into it

or

2. nothing behind it and already has a thread tapped

couldn't take any pics as I didn't have a camera with me when I discovered this so i did a screen shot from Nissan FAST for reference.

post-5699-1189938549_thumb.jpg

Note the bung is part code 00933-1141A

Cheers

Tim,

Edited by PHaT MR30
PHaT MR30 Grand Master

PHaT MR30

Posted
  • Author
Posted
a sandwich plate would probably be easier.

I would use a sandwich plate, however because of my oil cooler and remote filter setup, leaves bugger all room and probably wouldn't clear the engine mount then.

SECURITY Grand Master

SECURITY

Posted
Posted
I would use a sandwich plate, however because of my oil cooler and remote filter setup, leaves bugger all room and probably wouldn't clear the engine mount then.

the plate that goes onto the block for the relocator kit usually have a thread to fit temp and pressure sensors. it might be easier for you to replace that part if yours doesnt have one, or get one tapped into it if you're keen to drill into it.

NutR33 Community Regular

NutR33

Posted
Posted

You can remove the bung/plug by drilling it out slowly, it is not very thick. The hole it covers does not have a thread in it.

I have just done the same as you want to. The oil temp sender had was to small for the for the hole so i took it to a local welder who filled the hole with weld and i just drilled and tapped it to the correct size after.

pics of std compared to modded

post-10341-1190017209_thumb.jpg

post-10341-1190017237_thumb.jpg

NutR33 Community Regular

NutR33

Posted
Posted

The sender i had was only fractionaly smaller than the orignal hole and the adapter for the sensor was quite large.

I was concerned about drilling the hole out large enough to fit the adapter as i thought that there might not be enought material around the hole to be strong enough.

PS i was using Stewart Warner gauges and senders.

Cheers NutR33

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • GTSBoy
      WTB noltec r32 front upper (camber) arms

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      I swear at my GKTech ones every time I have to take them apart and replace a spherical. But I wouldn't swap them for anything else. They absolutely slay every other option, at least in terms of how they actually work. You sure you don't want to live with bearings? I mean, they don't have "ball bearings". They are rod ends and sphericals throughout. Tough as nuts, even though I have found more than one way to wear them out.
    • The Bogan
      🚨 Need Advice! Overcharged for Engineering Report 🚨

      By The Bogan · Posted

      From when I was looking at getting the 86 engineered for the turbo, the joint said to put in a few euro 5 or 6 cats, then tune the car on a nice clean E85 tune When I was looking at a turbo for the MX5, it was basically the same thing, a couple of cats and a nice clean tune Although, it will depend on the year of the Jeep IRT emmisions standards required, and what mods are done, especially if it has a newer engine installed that requires a higher Euro
    • GTSBoy
      🚨 Need Advice! Overcharged for Engineering Report 🚨

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      Yeah - but it's not actually that easy. There are limits for HC, CO, NOx and particulates. Particulates shouldn't be a concern in any petrol engine unless trying to comply to the very latest Euro standard. But getting a tune right so that all the others stay within limits AT THE SAME TIME is not a trivial exercise. You couldn't possibly get it right by just guessing at the tuner's dyno, unless he had a 4 gas analyser up the pipe, which is not often the case these days. It used to be. Every decent shop that did "tune ups" (as opposed to tuning) would have a 4 gas analsyer. Perhaps there's still quite a few of them around these days. But most "tuners" are only watching O2 and power readings.
    • Shoota_77
      🚨 Need Advice! Overcharged for Engineering Report 🚨

      By Shoota_77 · Posted

      Slight segway but the most expensive part of the whole thing which I would have thought would only be required for an engine size/type swap, not a VIV test, is emissions testing.  That's when you get into the big bucks.  I can't remember the exact price now but I got quotes for the GT-R based on swapping to RB30 (not that anyone bothers doing it legally anymore...) and it was around $4500 just for that alone.  The guy that does them manipulates the tune on the vehicle to make sure it passes.  The cheaper option is to book into Kangan Batman Tafe (I think that's where it was) and hire their tester.  Allegedly you're not allowed in there with the car though so not in a position to tweak anything to make sure the vehicle passes.  I'm sure in this day and age of ultra tuneable ECU's you could get the tuner to program a special efficiency (clean) tune that emits the lowest amount of particulates possible that would pass the test.  It might only make 50kW's but as long as it passed who cares!
    • The Bogan
      Neil's R33 Gts-t Build

      By The Bogan · Posted

      I'm sure he has left signs, or, he is looking down, laughing That's my cunning plan for when I leave, lots of half finished projects, with no rhyme or reason of where I was actually up to, just to keep everyone on their toes
×
×
  • Create New...