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1994 MX-3 Base model 1.6L
how do i install an oil pressure gauge????

did your gauge come with directions?
What type of gauge/sending unit?
Did you try to search?

havent purchased a gauge yet, yes i searched. i honestly dont even know where to start.

when you decide on the gauge there should be instructions. I believe there is some info on this in the worklogs. I know Mike installed one, but not sure if there is a write up on it in his WL. Do you need one? Or are you just looking to add an extra gauge?

looking to add an extra gauge and also just making sure my oil pump is working at 100%

The oil gauge should come with a new electronic pressure sender that you will have to put where the old one was. Its on the back side of the block, close to the firewall.

I got a glowshift oil pressure gauge, the new sender had the same threads so I didnt have to re-tap the hole either. (this is on my bp)

pox wrote:The oil gauge should come with a new electronic pressure sender that you will have to put where the old one was. Its on the back side of the block, close to the firewall.

I got a glowshift oil pressure gauge, the new sender had the same threads so I didnt have to re-tap the hole either. (this is on my bp)

thank you. i was wondering where the sending unit was on the block.


any recommendations on gauges? not looking to spend a whole lot but still looking for decent quality..

I've yet to hear of a failing oe oil issue. you might be spending $ that you don't need to. But don't let me hold you back. Just don't rush it, get a pod and keep it clean looking. Don't forget to make a worklog.

well i wanted to put one in either way.
believe me, it'll be clean. im just not sure where i want it yet.
and a work log will get started.

sounds good. IIRC Mike went with an autometer, and it came with the correct fittings for our cars. Search around and find something you like. There are many companies that offer a good product. Just keep in mind the pod size vs the gauge size.

does anyone happen to know the size for the fitting?

IIRC its 1/8" bspt

(british standard pipe thread)

nm

any websites anyone would recommend going to to look for gauges?

Jegs has autometer stuff

http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Meter/105/4327/10002/-1

you need electrical, not mechanical