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  1. 9th May 2010, 10:58 AM #1
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    Oil Pressure Guage...........

    The pipe from the engine to the oil pressure guage is leaking oil, any ideas as to where I can get a replacement ?? Would it be an Isuzu item or something that can be picked up from Repco or Supercheap auto ??

    I noticed oil dripping down underneath and after much searching and jet washing I found this pipe to be the culprit. Unfortunately, I've made it worse by poking and prodding around. Any quick fix ideas anyone ??
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  2. 9th May 2010, 11:28 AM #2
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    What sort of pipe is it. Is it a copper one or plastic. If copper does it have a flexible or rubber section in it. Both copper and plastic tube are readily available at auto shops. I have a copper one with a flexible rubber hose where it joins the fitting in the block, has been in there for 15 odd years and hasnt given any trouble so far.(touch wood). I prefer copper to plastic for its ability to better handle engine bay heat.....Brian
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  3. 9th May 2010, 12:31 PM #3
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    It's a plastic pipe, I've tried to do a temporary repair with clear silicone, so hopefully it will last long enough to get me to a auto shop.
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    Has the plastic cracked or rubbed through?

    They use an olive in the fitting, you might just need a new olive or the connector might need tightning down to clamp down on the olive.
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    Got the necessary bits to carry out a repair, but as I tried to undo the nut to release the pipe the whole assembly snapped off

    Luckily I purchased a blanking cap to keep for emergencies, so at least I've now cured the leak

    Is there an easy way to get behind the dash to disconnect oil pressure guage ??
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    Jerry, What vehicle is it and where is the gauge fitted in the dash....Brian
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  7. 12th May 2010, 09:06 PM #7
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    Hi Bearman it's an '85 County, the oil pressure guage is to the left of the speedo.I'm sure it's an aftermarket fitment.

    I have managed to get a connector piece, so I've cut out the bad section of pipe and rejoined it. So far so good, so I'll put off taking out the dash for now
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