Chrisby Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Morning peeps at the weekend me and a friend wired up the guages which I had from my previous project and managed to fit one off the oil pressure switch with an extension, previously scanning the forums, over the other side by the oil filter housing there is a blanking bolt which I wanted to use for the oil temp. on removal of the bolt it looks like I need some sort of adapter to fit the sensor into as it’s too small, I found a pic on here of where I mean. I wondered if anyone could push me in the right direction to get hold of one. picture is below, sorry for stealing it :0) cheers chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I believe its a 1/8NPT to M16 x 1.5 adapter let me double check if i can find the package when i get home think its till in my wardrobe. cheers nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T-dog Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F352348889048 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T-dog Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Yeah as above m16/ 1.5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 Thanks guys, I purchased one and is now waiting for me to whack it in. something I have noticed since fitting my pressure gauge is that my oil pressure is near non exsistent on idle, first start up is fine but as she warms it drops, just changed filter and oil with a 5-30 could it be the oil? the previous owner told me he ran it on this, I am a little worried, I wouldn’t have known if I didn’t fit the gauge but I get no warning lights on, new oil pump? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 My oil pressure is up high on cold start up and lowers when it's warm. Cheers nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 When you say low - how low? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Should be getting around 2-3 bar on idle I would have thought? Sure someone can verify that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Wont be as high as 3. Under 2 is ok for idle, as long as its not nearer 1 bar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, RobSR said: Wont be as high as 3. Under 2 is ok for idle, as long as its not nearer 1 bar. I know my mate's Subaru sits around 2k on idle 6 bar when under load I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 2 hours ago, RobSR said: When you say low - how low? Low as in no pressure at all up until I give it a bit of gas to bring the revs up, it does idle very low in my opinion, think it idles around 500-750 rpm once warm. 1k rpm and I’ve got pressure. Can’t remember how much exactly but it’s around 1bar. The gauge I’m using is the pro sport evo series which is brand spanking new and that is plumbed into the original oil pressure sensor port on a braided line extension. Im wondering if I raise the idle slightly it may solve my problem, I’ve only had it a few weeks and payed top money so the last thing I want is for it to go bang, not just yet anyway. just for a background of the car, it’s running 219.6bhp with uprated Athena iirc head gasket, lightened flywheel, td04 conversion with a greedy ultimate keeping it all in check. cheers chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I wouldn't want to run the car that low on idle. Ideally you want it idling dead on 1k. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, Calum122 said: I wouldn't want to run the car that low on idle. Ideally you want it idling dead on 1k. It’s horrible at idle shakes like buggery, the poly engine mounts don’t help in all honesty. I certainly need to raise it. I’m guessing I can raise it manually? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 You can with the idle screw on the TB. Just confirm what your pressure is first however, you'd rather know its right! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adzy Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I've always been led to believe that 1 bar oil pressure per 1000rpm is safe mine used to sit around 1.5 bar when warm with 5w40 at idle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Yes 1.5bar is ok for idle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Right I have upped my idle with the screw under the rubber grommet to 900-1000.. sits around there now. i have 0.5bar of pressure which fluctuates. soooooo this afternoon I’m gona drop the oil again as it’s dirty as hell anyway. I’d guess it hasent been done for a little while as I’ve only done 50miles since I did it. remove the sump and clean the pressure release valve, hopefully this will sort it. im guessing if it doesn’t I thinking oil pump, would I be correct? cheers chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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