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sunburst
04-29-2010, 08:15 PM
This is my first write up so bear with me here.
How to install a Oil Pressure Gauge the easy way.
I own a atx so this is a little easier on my part.
Their will be more pix on the way tomorrow.

Tools you will need:
Oil pressure gauge with all the parts.
12mm deep well socket.
7mm socket.
hex wrench set.
Oil.
Teflon tape

Step one:
I located the hole in my fire wall where my clutch would go and took out the plate that sealed the hole in the firewall. take that out it takes a 12mm deep well socket to get it loose. one bolt is in the car and one is in the engine bay. just under the brake fluid bottle. or you can use the hole that the ecu uses. just need a longer hole.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l72/mike1990323/car/101_0797.jpg

Step Two.
Remove your Coil Pack. thier are four 7mm bolts that i took out and removed it. and remove the coil wires from it. the order they get put back on is on the coil pack if you have a stock one.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l72/mike1990323/car/101_0799.jpg


Step Three:
Remove the hex bolt that in right thier. i forget what size it is. (Note: thier will be oil coming out of it when you remove it. I recommend draining your oil and doing a oil change in this process.) Their is another hex bolt in a better spot but i could not get the darn thing out.

Step Four:Teflon tape your brass fitting. and screw into the hole ( i put a rag over the other end take took a pair of plyers and snugged it up. it does not leak) at this point screw the hose onto the brass fitting and route it to the gauge inside your car. i used the hole where my clutch would go so it was easy for me.

Step Five:
With my coil pack off i took the time and got oil through the line by cranking the engine over a few short times. Then hooked it to the gauge. it did tell me to do that in the instructions.

Step Six:
Hook your coil back up i had to put a couple of washers between the block and the coil bracket so the hose was not kinked. worked out very well.

Step Seven:
I assume you put your gauge in the cubby it's suppost to be in so take it for a drive check for leaks and note mine reads anywhere from 18psi to 80 psi.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l72/mike1990323/car/101_0793.jpg

Enjoy

corbygasm
04-29-2010, 11:04 PM
18 is a bit low

iceracer
04-30-2010, 06:57 AM
18 at idle is not low.

ZX2guy19
04-30-2010, 06:58 AM
18 is a bit low

Crankwalk.

iceracer
04-30-2010, 07:11 AM
The install is very nicely done. However, personally I would not have a liquid line in the passenger compartment. Electric gauges are more expensive but safer.

corbygasm
04-30-2010, 12:17 PM
The install is very nicely done. However, personally I would not have a liquid line in the passenger compartment. Electric gauges are more expensive but safer.

that install is not nicely done...you arnt suppose to kink a line like that.

Shadowen925
04-30-2010, 01:06 PM
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/black-7-color-oil-pressure-gauge.aspx
Win?

ZX2guy19
04-30-2010, 01:07 PM
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/black-7-color-oil-pressure-gauge.aspx
Win?

Jesus..seriously?

That is a fucking deal.

1981gMachine
04-30-2010, 02:35 PM
+1 for taking time to do this
-1 for not having pics for everything. A few more pics with arrows pointing to what your talking about would make it better.

carbonzx2
04-30-2010, 02:41 PM
nice write up. if you can, take some pics for step 3 and 4 just so everyone knows what you are talking about. repped

sunburst
04-30-2010, 04:30 PM
i forgot to charge the camera when i went out to do this install i will be getting more pics here soon. and the line is not kinked anymore. the coil pack is moved away from it now.

sunburst
04-30-2010, 04:32 PM
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/black-7-color-oil-pressure-gauge.aspx
Win?

that is a steal..

GreenDemonZX2
04-30-2010, 04:36 PM
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/black-7-color-oil-pressure-gauge.aspx
Win?

Would its sensor screw right in to our head? How good is this one, Saw some for around $20 but were really cheap looking.

99fordzx2
04-30-2010, 07:14 PM
that install is not nicely done...you arnt suppose to kink a line like that.


In what pic do you see his oil line kinked?


-D

corbygasm
04-30-2010, 10:32 PM
In what pic do you see his oil line kinked?


-D

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l72/mike1990323/car/101_0799.jpg

are you blind?

Shadowen925
04-30-2010, 10:34 PM
That gauges works well, Korndog is still rocking it and you don't have to worry about oil in the cab. I actually think it may be able to go into the block, but you wont have any room without moving/modifying the distributor cap as the sensor is pretty big.

corbygasm
04-30-2010, 10:35 PM
if you want to keep the coil pack in the stock place, you will need to get a 90 degree elbow like so....

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b187/corbeybaby/Photo-0212.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b187/corbeybaby/Photo-0213.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b187/corbeybaby/Photo-0232.jpg

corbygasm
04-30-2010, 10:38 PM
if you want even cheaper...

http://www.streetunit.com/ProSport_Amber_White_Gauge_p/216bfwaop270psi.htm

code: SUROCKS for another 5% off and free shipping.

99fordzx2
05-01-2010, 03:51 AM
Oh, ok I see it. lol Apparently I am blind. lol


-D

mechtech
05-01-2010, 01:38 PM
I love the pillar gauges.
After a few days, your oil pressure gauge will be kinda useless. It will be the same over and over. If the engine breaks, you will know it anyway!
An oil TEMPERATURE gauge is what is really needed, and maybe a vacuum gauge.
As to the kink - it sure looks like one by the brass fitting by the coil bracket.

corbygasm
05-01-2010, 03:39 PM
I love the pillar gauges.
After a few days, your oil pressure gauge will be kinda useless. It will be the same over and over. If the engine breaks, you will know it anyway!
An oil TEMPERATURE gauge is what is really needed, and maybe a vacuum gauge.
As to the kink - it sure looks like one by the brass fitting by the coil bracket.

not actually mech, if your bearings start to wear, you will notice a gradual decrease in oil pressure (good indicator to stop driving the car before its too late)

mechtech
05-02-2010, 10:14 AM
But bearings wear at an extremely slow rate. Maybe .001" over 100,000 miles, if that.
The gauge is gonna read the same over and over and over again.

I actually like gauges. The more the better.

GreenDemonZX2
05-02-2010, 09:16 PM
I'll probably have a few, pressure, temp etc.

Corby, did you add one of those elbows like the pics? Any place in partcular to pick up the hardware for it?

ZX2Fast
05-03-2010, 12:33 PM
That gauges works well, Korndog is still rocking it and you don't have to worry about oil in the cab. I actually think it may be able to go into the block, but you wont have any room without moving/modifying the distributor cap as the sensor is pretty big.

Why wouldn't you need to worry about oil in the cab? If that thin plastic shit breaks, oil will certainly get in the cab. This is the same plastic shit that comes with boost gauges. After 3 years my boost gauge stopped working, because that plastic line broke off. I used rubber in place of it. The only real 'safe' way I think is to use copper tube instead of that plastic tube.

iceracer
05-03-2010, 03:17 PM
Get an electric gauge.