Oil pressure Gauge install - Hunty
12-25-2010 | 10:22 PM
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From: Sydney, OZ - Australia
Oil pressure Gauge install - Hunty
I threw a big end bearing 6,000miles ago and Jeep rebuilt my engine under warranty - I suspected it was an oil pressure / feed prob but the guys at Jeep service didnt - so less than 1000miles later threw another big end bearing - thankfully Jeep gave me another short motor and this time fixed the oil problem! under warranty !!!!!!!
So I decided at the very least I should keep an eye on the oil pressure!
1. spent too long looking around under the JK bonnet for the sender.
2. Gave up because;
a) - didnt want to disconnect the factory sender. - do want to get any factory alarms
b) - didnt want to put a Tpiece on the factory sender - wouldnt fit either.
3. looked on ebay for a sandwich plate adapter $20 (Ebay UK)
4. simple install - just remove the oil filter and screw the adapter in
5. connect up gauge in cab! - too easy LoL
Added bonus - the sandwich plate adapter has 2 spare connectors - so in future if i wish i can add another oil cooler!
enjoy
cheers Hunty
So I decided at the very least I should keep an eye on the oil pressure!
1. spent too long looking around under the JK bonnet for the sender.
2. Gave up because;
a) - didnt want to disconnect the factory sender. - do want to get any factory alarms
b) - didnt want to put a Tpiece on the factory sender - wouldnt fit either.
3. looked on ebay for a sandwich plate adapter $20 (Ebay UK)
4. simple install - just remove the oil filter and screw the adapter in
5. connect up gauge in cab! - too easy LoL
Added bonus - the sandwich plate adapter has 2 spare connectors - so in future if i wish i can add another oil cooler!
enjoy
cheers Hunty
Last edited by hunty; 12-26-2010 at 09:32 PM. Reason: changed metric to imperial !LoL
12-25-2010 | 10:28 PM
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From: Parker, CO
I threw a big end bearing 9,000km's ago and Jeep rebuilt my engine under warranty - I suspected it was an oil pressure / feed prob but the guys at Jeep service didnt - so less than 1000km's later threw another big end bearing - thankfully Jeep gave me another short motor and this time fixed the oil problem! under warranty !!!!!!!
So I decided at the very least I should keep an eye on the oil pressure!
1. spent too long looking around under the JK bonnet for the sender.
2. Gave up because;
a) - didnt want to disconnect the factory sender. - do want to get any factory alarms
b) - didnt want to put a Tpiece on the factory sender - wouldnt fit either.
3. looked on ebay for a sandwich plate adapter $20
4. simple install - just remove the oil filter and screw the adapter in
5. connect up gauge in cab! - too easy LoL
Added bonus - the sandwich plate adapter has 2 spare connectors - so in future if i wish i can add another oil cooler!
enjoy
cheers Hunty
So I decided at the very least I should keep an eye on the oil pressure!
1. spent too long looking around under the JK bonnet for the sender.
2. Gave up because;
a) - didnt want to disconnect the factory sender. - do want to get any factory alarms
b) - didnt want to put a Tpiece on the factory sender - wouldnt fit either.
3. looked on ebay for a sandwich plate adapter $20
4. simple install - just remove the oil filter and screw the adapter in
5. connect up gauge in cab! - too easy LoL
Added bonus - the sandwich plate adapter has 2 spare connectors - so in future if i wish i can add another oil cooler!
enjoy
cheers Hunty
12-26-2010 | 04:15 PM
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JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Oakland, CA
I haven't found the exact adapter. Does anyone know if this one will work?
cgi.ebay.com/Oil-Filter-Adaptor-Sandwich-AUDI-BMW-DODGE-LEXUS-JEEP_W0QQitemZ170397712965QQcategoryZ33661QQvarZQQ cmdZViewItem
Thanks
cgi.ebay.com/Oil-Filter-Adaptor-Sandwich-AUDI-BMW-DODGE-LEXUS-JEEP_W0QQitemZ170397712965QQcategoryZ33661QQvarZQQ cmdZViewItem
Thanks
Last edited by Sharkey; 04-09-2011 at 11:31 AM. Reason: No links to eBay please.
12-26-2010 | 05:27 PM
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From: Brownsville,TX
Originally Posted by hunty
I threw a big end bearing 9,000km's ago and Jeep rebuilt my engine under warranty - I suspected it was an oil pressure / feed prob but the guys at Jeep service didnt - so less than 1000km's later threw another big end bearing - thankfully Jeep gave me another short motor and this time fixed the oil problem! under warranty !!!!!!!
So I decided at the very least I should keep an eye on the oil pressure!
1. spent too long looking around under the JK bonnet for the sender.
2. Gave up because;
a) - didnt want to disconnect the factory sender. - do want to get any factory alarms
b) - didnt want to put a Tpiece on the factory sender - wouldnt fit either.
3. looked on ebay for a sandwich plate adapter $20
4. simple install - just remove the oil filter and screw the adapter in
5. connect up gauge in cab! - too easy LoL
Added bonus - the sandwich plate adapter has 2 spare connectors - so in future if i wish i can add another oil cooler!
enjoy
cheers Hunty
So I decided at the very least I should keep an eye on the oil pressure!
1. spent too long looking around under the JK bonnet for the sender.
2. Gave up because;
a) - didnt want to disconnect the factory sender. - do want to get any factory alarms
b) - didnt want to put a Tpiece on the factory sender - wouldnt fit either.
3. looked on ebay for a sandwich plate adapter $20
4. simple install - just remove the oil filter and screw the adapter in
5. connect up gauge in cab! - too easy LoL
Added bonus - the sandwich plate adapter has 2 spare connectors - so in future if i wish i can add another oil cooler!
enjoy
cheers Hunty
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12-26-2010 | 08:48 PM
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12-26-2010 | 09:20 PM
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From: Sydney, OZ - Australia
You have asked a classified question about my secret unfinished jeep oil gauge project - if i tell you the answer I will have to delete you! LoL
Ok its a work in progress - I haven't decided yet if i prefer it on the steering wheel, I may still get an "A" pillar gauge pod. As you can see from the pic its just stuck on now with double sided tape - it is very readable and it is in prominent view - I like that - the bracket is an under dash type upside down
cheers Hunty
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12-26-2010 | 10:13 PM
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From: Brownsville,TX
Hi BTOMike
You have asked a classified question about my secret unfinished jeep oil gauge project - if i tell you the answer I will have to delete you! LoL
Ok its a work in progress - I haven't decided yet if i prefer it on the steering wheel, I may still get an "A" pillar gauge pod. As you can see from the pic its just stuck on now with double sided tape - it is very readable and it is in prominent view - I like that - the bracket is an under dash type upside down
cheers Hunty
You have asked a classified question about my secret unfinished jeep oil gauge project - if i tell you the answer I will have to delete you! LoL
Ok its a work in progress - I haven't decided yet if i prefer it on the steering wheel, I may still get an "A" pillar gauge pod. As you can see from the pic its just stuck on now with double sided tape - it is very readable and it is in prominent view - I like that - the bracket is an under dash type upside down
cheers Hunty
12-28-2010 | 03:43 AM
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JK Newbie
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From: Sydney, OZ - Australia
Awesome Jeep service in OZ
we dont seem to have as many or as highly strung stealerships in OZ - my regular Chrysler / Jeep service guys have seen the mod and like it! - so I trust it won't cause me any greif - anyway mine is a 2007 and it just ran out of warranty anyway!
cheers Hunty
ps
they have also seen my lift, tyres, bars etc - and have been relaxed about them!