Help with Autometer Oil Pressure Gauge Install

Post by **got2b240** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 2:24 pm

I just recieved the full kit from AutoMeter for the oil pressure gague. It has an electronic sender and parts with it. Where do I tap into the oil pressure from on the SR Redtop? Anyone do this before?

Post by **Hijacker** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 7:18 pm

best thing to do is to take the stock oil pressure switch out and replace it with the autometer one.

Post by **got2b240** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:02 am

thanks man, but are the threads the same?

Post by **Hijacker** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 3:20 am

couldn't tell you without seeing it. just pull the old unit out (it's located next to the oil filter). It'll also be easier if you attack it from under the car and remove the brace holding the intake mani

Post by **nismostate** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:55 pm

dude, wtf! i got the same thing bro and it was a *****. ended up having to put everything back. anyways, this is what i did... took the starter, oil filter, and sensor off. anyways, i got a T fitting from autozone so i can still used the stock sensor. nope that didn't work because the filter will be in the way and the starter also. so i was like f'k it i'll just leave the stock sensor off. screwed the electronic sensor on, now the filter wont go on right because the sensor is too FAT. yea i was pissed... now i wish i bought me a blitz or greddy gauge. they are so much easier to install. btw, their sensors are SLIM. stupid autometer... so, who wants a new ultra light gauge for 60 shipped?

Post by **240SXer** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 7:32 am

nismostate wrote:dude, wtf! i got the same thing bro and it was a *****. ended up having to put everything back. anyways, this is what i did... took the starter, oil filter, and sensor off. anyways, i got a T fitting from autozone so i can still used the stock sensor. nope that didn't work because the filter will be in the way and the starter also. so i was like f'k it i'll just leave the stock sensor off. screwed the electronic sensor on, now the filter wont go on right because the sensor is too FAT. yea i was pissed... now i wish i bought me a blitz or greddy gauge. they are so much easier to install. btw, their sensors are SLIM. stupid autometer... so, who wants a new ultra light gauge for 60 shipped?

It's the oil pressure gauge and sender you're selling? I haven't hooked mine up yet. I know its going to be a *****, i'm going to wait till I get an oil filter relocation. That way it'll be easy. Maybe that's what you guys should do?

Post by **nismostate** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 11:28 am

how much do they run? sounds like a good idea since the oil filter is a ***** to get to.

Post by **240SXer** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 1:10 pm

I think like 120.

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 1:48 pm

I hate to say it, but you guys are way off base here. You will get the pressure from the same place as stock oil pressure sender/switch (to the left of the oil filter). At first, it looks like you can remove the stock oil pressure switch and just replace it with the autometer one. That does NOT work; The Autometer oil pressure sender is 1/8 NPT and is NOT the same thread as the stock one (1/8 BSPT). You need to get a 1/8 BSPT to 1/8 NPT adapter.

This is what I ordered:http://www.nissport.com/catalo...tTypeIt's stainless and I had no problems with the company, shipped fast.

Post by **got2b240** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 1:50 pm

OK i put mine in last night it took me like 4 hours to figure it out. I used a streeted elbow 1/8 inch in size. I took my dye and converted the male end into 1/8 NPT threading. I took off my oil filter, and my intake manifold bracket, took out the old sensor, screwed the new elbow in so it faces above the starter, made sure it was extra tight w/o stripping. then I ran my wire through the firewall and into behind the centervent in which my 3 hole pod is replacing. Then I hooked up all the electric's and screwed in the FAT autometer gauge into that elbow which ended up standing almost straight up behind the intake manifold. Then I put the filter and bracket back on and I was good to go, make sure you use pipe tape on all fittings to ensure maximum sealing capabilities.

I had to do all of this in the dark with my cousin helping me. I was under the car for almost 2 hours figuring this out. I didnt hook up the stock sensor cause it ended up leaking when I tried to use the 3 way, so I said F^(# it and just hooked up the aftermarket one and left the stock sensor wire capped off, the oil light doesnt even stay on because it doesnt sense a ground. Have fun and be safe .

Website · Post by **s13sr20chris** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 3:23 pm

im going with flexible nylon tubing from mcmaster.com

Post by **UsedToOwn240SX** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 4:18 pm

Remote mount the sender. The autometer sender is too heavy and fat. Becareful, guys! Imagine that thing vibrated and break flush with the engine block. You'll have a big headache! I heard that happened to some ppl. I bought some T fitting, 1/8 BSPT to 1/8 NPT adapter, and some steel braided lines & couplings from McMaster Carr to remote mount that sender. It's been 1.5 year and 10000 miles with no problem.

Post by **nismostate** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 4:33 pm

is it necessary to have the bracket between the intake mani and block? i had to remove mine to fit everything.... i think im gonna have to redo everything again. man is it a ***** to install this thing.

Post by **Onizuka** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 6:44 pm

Greddy oil filter relocation kit with bung for oil pressure sensor > *

Post by **chickentendah** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 11:17 pm

j-spec, are u running the Greddy relocation kit? I have one sitting in front of me and i can't get those damn black-colored, allen-head, sender-port plugs out! they won't screw out...i hope greddy didn't use loctite on it

Post by **lee_harvey** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 12:10 pm

project nissan.com has the greddy adapter for ~$76. it goes between the filter & the block. prolly what i'm going to use, it also has an extra bung for a temp sender. i have the autometer also but havent tried to hook it up yet.

Post by **nismostate** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 1:57 pm

UsedToOwn240SX wrote:Remote mount the sender. The autometer sender is too heavy and fat. Becareful, guys! Imagine that thing vibrated and break flush with the engine block. You'll have a big headache! I heard that happened to some ppl. I bought some T fitting, 1/8 BSPT to 1/8 NPT adapter, and some steel braided lines & couplings from McMaster Carr to remote mount that sender. It's been 1.5 year and 10000 miles with no problem.

omfg!! it broke just like you said! DO NOT EVER BUY those piece of **** T fittings from autozone. well, i gotta take my intake manifold off and pray that i can get it out. i'll update on this after this weekend.

Post by **BaliLover** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:26 pm

Another vote for the Greddy oil filter relocation kit, that thing is great.

It gives you 2 extra ports where it hooks to the block, and 2 extra ports where the filter screws on.

If you get one, don't try to use the hex headed drain bolt hole for the pressure sender, you will never get it to stop leaking, instead remove the black allen plug next to it, and use a metric adapter kit for the pressure sender and a 90 degree elbow to kick it off to the side. I tried everything I could think of to use the drain hole in the adapter block because it was easier, and never could stop the leak.

Best part is, between the relocation kit and my greddy oil pan, I don't get a drop of oil on myself or any part of the car when I change oil. I don't even get dirty

Post by **f150intally** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 4:53 pm

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J-Spec Tuner wrote:Greddy oil filter relocation kit with bung for oil pressure sensor > *

just know if you decide to do this that autometer gauges use a different thread type than the greddy adapter. the greddy piece is threaded for greddy gauges while the autometer gauges use 1/8 npt.

Website · Post by **s13sr20chris** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 12:42 am

yeah, mcmaster.comi love them

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 5:50 am

I've had my adapter on there for over 9,000 miles now and it hasn't broken like the other guys cheapo setup.

Post by **kane2g** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 9:32 pm

Just some notes on some of the info above

Autometer is true NPT witch is 1/8-27 thread pitchGreddy uses BSPT with is 1/8-28 Autometer tells you NOT to use a teflon tape/paste as it may not allow the sender to ground itself, so keep that in mind.SR block is BSPT just like greddy's gauge so that will bolt right inOil relocation kit for Ford will work on SR (oil filter adapter has 3/4-16 thread pitch)Nissport adapter is nice, but wayyy overpriced. you can pick up BSPT to NPT adapter for under 10bux, but it will only have 1 port, than use a tee if you need more (oil temp and pressure)HTH

Post by **nismostate** » Tue Sep 28, 2004 6:43 pm

What up guys, I just fixed my junt. I just took the whole piece off that holds the oil filter. BTW i took the whole intake manifold off first. I had to retap the whole too. that copper piece was a PIA to get out. a honda buddy of mine gave me a piece that i used to put my gauge sensor on. it's pretty much a large spacer between the filter and block with holes on the side of it. i tapped my sensor into the correct hole and left the stock sensor where it is. seems to be good. i still have to check tomorrow for leaks.

Post by **NY S13 SR** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 6:52 pm

We use an Autometer 4 foot Stainless Steel line kit to remote mount the sender. The kit comes with an adapter that is almost perfect, it screws in about 6 turns before the thread difference NPT vs BPT binds it up. We just tighten it down without stripping the threads, and it works great. Just don't remove it, remove the remote end of the line if pulling the engine out.

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