Anglo-Frenchman Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Since having the engine out of the 110 I have noticed (another) annoying drip of oil from the little plastic tube on the oil pressure gauge where it bolts into the oil filtre housing. until I can get this repocaed I was wondering if I could simply take out the connection and screw a blanking bolt in instead. If this is possible does anyone (Ralph!) know the size of the bolt required? Its very small. Ged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I would guess at 1/8" BSP or possibly 1/8" NPT. Any good hydraulics firm will be able to supply the plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 haven't got a clue, I did it the easy way & fitted electrically driven oil prssure & temp gauges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Thanks. As an alternative, any ideas for a source for a new capillary-fed oil gauge, ie one of the standard LR diameter to fit the instrument pod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Which engine ?? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Which engine ??mike 200Tdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 In that case ...No idea. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Thanks. Hey Ralph, what about if I went for the elec oil gauge like you've got? Where could I get one and is it hard to wire up? Thanks, Ged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Thanks. As an alternative, any ideas for a source for a new capillary-fed oil gauge, ie one of the standard LR diameter to fit the instrument pod? gauges from Europa Spares in the left list find 'instruments' then click the makers name you want to look at. just looking at the vdo oil pressure gauge sender unit it says 1/8nptf thread type IIRC this means 1/8 inch national pipe thread fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Thanks. Hey Ralph, what about if I went for the elec oil gauge like you've got? Where could I get one and is it hard to wire up?Thanks, Ged I used the genuine LR gauges to do mine, [gauge diameter is standard 52mm] oil pressure gauge prc7319 oil temperature prc7318 the transmitter & adaptor numbers are on this modified parts page [found these under the old 2.5TD engines listing] Here wiring needs to be created from the transmiiters to the multiplug adjacent to the brake servo/fuel filter. light grren/white trace from oil pressure transmitter to gauge light green/green trace from oil temperature transmitter to gauge any ignition contolled white to both gauge power in connection earth to gauge retainer U clamp bolt gauge illumination to existing instruments illumination connections. can do photo of rear of my gauges & multiplug connections if required hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 You're a star Ralph. Thanks a lot Ged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 a few more details & photo's pic 1 both oil pressure (right) & oil temp (left) gauges as fitted in my 110 pic 2 multiplug connections at bulkhead (engine side) rh blue sleeve is oil temp from transmitter lh blue sleeve is oil pressure from transmitter both of the upper end go into vehicle behind main instrument pack, you'll have to search for them in there. colours as in previous reply pic 3 rear of oil pressure gauge connections dark green from behind main instrument pack to gauge signal in from transmitter white ignition controlled feed for gauge black earth for gauge & illumination red/white trace feed from existing gauge illumination pic4 rear of oil temperature gauge connections light green (location as above) is temp transmitter signal in to gauge all other connections as above list (yellow is my power in to gauges) hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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