How to check your oil pressure sender - Page 3 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

**Alan92RTTT** · 03-31-2006, 10:07 AM

Thread copied to wiki's how to section http://www.3si.org/wiki/index.php/Ho...ressure_sender

JoshAnker · 03-31-2006, 02:38 PM

thanks Alan. If you happen to read this, and this thread will stay, can you change the title of the thread to "pressure" instead of "preasure" please.

**Alan92RTTT** · 03-31-2006, 02:57 PM

title fixed

And the pics on the wiki are housed on 3si so no worry if you have to delete them at some point.

perry · 08-15-2006, 06:05 PM

If you install a aftermarket oil pressure gauge (electric type / not mech) you will need to install a new sender unit. The gauge and sender are married, and the stock sender will not work with your aftermarket gauge. If you gauge did not come with a sender then you need to find the correct one that goes with your gauge.

Most senders are 1/8 inch NPT thread. Our cars need Metric Thread. you can buy the adaptor online (3sx charges 17 bucks!) i found mine for 5 bucks at a local shop called 'Central Hydrolics' none of my local autopart stores had them but lucky for me a local auto parts store employee knew what store did have it.

You will most likely also need a 'elbow' as most sender units are 'bigger then a freaking sweet potato'

You do not need to drain your oil to remove and install a new sender, or to just remove yours for cleaning. Oil will come out, about 1/4 of a cup (kitchen measurement) so keep a paper cup handy to catch the mess.

Here is a pic of my dirty one. i pulled it off and cleaned it and it works alot better now.

If anyone would like to add this info the wiki feel free....im wikiliterate

gamescarsguitars · 05-08-2008, 04:52 PM

I have to take off my splash panel so often I should just throw it away and save the effort

This is good info though, thanks. I guess i'm gonna go take it off. . . again

dsr935 · 05-08-2008, 05:03 PM

Maybe you'll be lucky like me and find out that you only have one sensor down there. I had to uncap the other sensor hole, that I think someone had loctited in place, and get an adapter to put in the gauge sensor. But, It got fixed, just took a little more effort than I thought it would.

TT4ME · 05-27-2008, 06:49 PM

I noticed that wire hanging when I had everything apart over winter. I test drove it for the first time today and had 0 oil pressure on the gauge. It was running good and didn't have any dummy lights on.

I'm glad this was an easy fix!

Thanks

7upac · 05-27-2008, 06:54 PM

this problem JUST happend to me, pressure was fine, then it engine heated up till about 80c and oil pressre dropped right off, replaced sending unit and was all good!

03-31-2006, 02:38 PM	#22 (permalink)
JoshAnker This, too, shall pass. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Drives: 95 Stealth Trader Rating: (28)	Re: How to check the wiring on your oil preasure sensor. thanks Alan. If you happen to read this, and this thread will stay, can you change the title of the thread to "pressure" instead of "preasure" please. __________________ Interested in the famous "Bandit" movies featuring a Stealth RT/TT? I have all 4 on DVD! PM me for info! Google logo thread \| 3Si Area of Expertise thread \| 3S Audio FAQ 3si faces page \| 99 Front-End conversion page \| 3S Quicklist walkthrough for removing your spoiler \| walkthrough for changing your ATX fluid

03-31-2006, 02:57 PM	#23 (permalink)
Alan92RTTT NG09: The Comeback Tour Join Date: Aug 1999 Drives: 1992 RT/TT Trader Rating: (3)	Re: How to check the wiring on your oil pressure sensor. title fixed And the pics on the wiki are housed on 3si so no worry if you have to delete them at some point.

08-15-2006, 06:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
perry Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Drives: 2016 Mitsub 5000RT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to check your oil pressure sender If you install a aftermarket oil pressure gauge (electric type / not mech) you will need to install a new sender unit. The gauge and sender are married, and the stock sender will not work with your aftermarket gauge. If you gauge did not come with a sender then you need to find the correct one that goes with your gauge. Most senders are 1/8 inch NPT thread. Our cars need Metric Thread. you can buy the adaptor online (3sx charges 17 bucks!) i found mine for 5 bucks at a local shop called 'Central Hydrolics' none of my local autopart stores had them but lucky for me a local auto parts store employee knew what store did have it. You will most likely also need a 'elbow' as most sender units are 'bigger then a freaking sweet potato' You do not need to drain your oil to remove and install a new sender, or to just remove yours for cleaning. Oil will come out, about 1/4 of a cup (kitchen measurement) so keep a paper cup handy to catch the mess. Here is a pic of my dirty one. i pulled it off and cleaned it and it works alot better now. If anyone would like to add this info the wiki feel free....im wikiliterate __________________ Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici.

05-08-2008, 04:52 PM	#25 (permalink)
gamescarsguitars New User - Please be kind Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to check your oil pressure sender I have to take off my splash panel so often I should just throw it away and save the effort This is good info though, thanks. I guess i'm gonna go take it off. . . again

05-08-2008, 05:03 PM	#26 (permalink)
dsr935 Chatters Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Muskogee,OK Drives: 91 3000GT DOHC NA Trader Rating: (2)	Re: How to check your oil pressure sender Maybe you'll be lucky like me and find out that you only have one sensor down there. I had to uncap the other sensor hole, that I think someone had loctited in place, and get an adapter to put in the gauge sensor. But, It got fixed, just took a little more effort than I thought it would. __________________ By dsr935 at 2008-05-23

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05-27-2008, 06:49 PM	#27 (permalink)
TT4ME Black Beast Rebuild 93% Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NE Wisconsin Drives: 94 TT, 92 ES, 92 TT Trader Rating: (8)	Re: How to check your oil pressure sender I noticed that wire hanging when I had everything apart over winter. I test drove it for the first time today and had 0 oil pressure on the gauge. It was running good and didn't have any dummy lights on. I'm glad this was an easy fix! Thanks

05-27-2008, 06:54 PM	#28 (permalink)
7upac New User - Please be kind Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton Drives: 92 Stealth R/T TT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to check your oil pressure sender this problem JUST happend to me, pressure was fine, then it engine heated up till about 80c and oil pressre dropped right off, replaced sending unit and was all good!