Engine oil pressure gauge connection

[gavinwibrow]

I'm planning on fitting a SAAS dual gauge I had purchased quite some time ago for my TD5 for engine oil pressure and ATF temperature (in lieu of coolant temp which I already have via Nanocom Evo, and backed up by the engine saver available from Dave's Shop).

I already have the ATF sensor organised and welded to the bottom of the ATF sump, but have no idea how this engine oil pressure gauge connects to a TD5.

Picture of the supplied engine oil pressure unit is attached, with a hole in the end and then cable, so obviously there is a sensor within the chrome bit and cable connection to the gauge.

So, showing my ignorance, how/where to fit it at the engine end?

[Graeme]

Fit a T to where the oil pressure switch is located, which is on the left side of the block near the back of the engine behind the spin-on oil filter.

Did you mean TD5?

[Tins]

I'm planning on fitting a SAAS dual gauge I had purchased quite some time ago for my TD5 for engine oil pressure and ATF temperature (in lieu of coolant temp which I already have via Nanocom Evo, and backed up by the engine saver available from Dave's Shop).

I already have the ATF sensor organised and welded to the bottom of the ATF sump, but have no idea how this engine oil pressure gauge connects to a TD5.

Picture of the supplied engine oil pressure unit is attached, with a hole in the end and then cable, so obviously there is a sensor within the chrome bit and cable connection to the gauge.

So, showing my ignorance, how/where to fit it at the engine end?

Do you plan to keep the original warning in place? If so you will need some sort of dual fitting, like a 'T' piece.

The OP switch is just behind the oil filter cartridge.

My RAVE CD is hiding, so Haynes will have to do.

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[PhilipA]

Just be aware that you will probably find 2 wires to the oil pressure sensor and think one has become disconnected.
In fact Land Rover got a deal on 2 wire looms and one wire is all that is required so the other is just sitting there doing nothing.
Regards PhilipA

[Tins]

Just be aware that you will probably find 2 wires to the oil pressure sensor and think one has become disconnected.
In fact Land Rover got a deal on 2 wire looms and one wire is all that is required so the other is just sitting there doing nothing.
Regards PhilipA

Nothing like having a spare..

[Jeffoir]

Christian from LR Time installs an oil pressure sensor and gauge in their Disco 3 in this episode. (https://youtu.be/604513GUKws)

I hope it may be useful for you. At any rate they are great fun to watch.
best wishes.
Jeff

[gavinwibrow]

Fit a T to where the oil pressure switch is located, which is on the left side of the block near the back of the engine behind the spin-on oil filter.

Did you mean TD5?


Yes TD5 - fitted to RRC softdash, just to confuse the issue.

[admiralranga]

Just to make it more annoying the thread for the factory oil sensor can either be m10x1 or 1/8 npt. Iirc later engines are M10 but it's not uncommon for older engines to have the later oil cooler assembly with the M10 thread as well

[Tombie]

And if you can, use a steel T piece, not brass.
Brass can fatigue (seen it first hand), break and leak/fail.

[Tins]

And if you can, use a steel T piece, not brass.
Brass can fatigue (seen it first hand), break and leak/fail.

Definitely not ideal in this application. D2s are enough fun without adding to the mix.

I'd love to use stainless here, but we know how that goes...