Got some gauges for free and looking at installing them this weekend...
Both the oil and water temp sensors seem identical but I'm not going to reuse them as they are very dodge. The sensor sits in a metal housing, whole unit looks similar to pic below:
Issue is the actual sensor that sits in the metal can just be pulled out on BOTH, someone has shoved white sealant in there to stop this but both just pop out, no seal at all.
I am going to get new sensors but will they work with the gauges? I'm under the impression this is not possible with an oil pressure sender but for temp I can imagine it would be ok...
The gauges are asia special cheapos
Water/Oil Temp Gauges, cooked sensors
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Re: Water/Oil Temp Gauges, cooked sensors
Same thing, needs to output the correct range.
Gauge is made to see a specific reading from sensor.
Gauge is made to see a specific reading from sensor.
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Re: Water/Oil Temp Gauges, cooked sensors
Just get some decent gauges. I've got a trade account with Rocket Industries if you want any Auto Meter gear cheap.
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Re: Water/Oil Temp Gauges, cooked sensors
There's one or two to choose from mate
https://shop.rocketindustries.com.au/se ... uct_page=1
Just grab the SKU number of what you want & I'll get you a quote.
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Re: Water/Oil Temp Gauges, cooked sensors
So the sensor is just within a cap and makes no contact with the actual liquid?
Not sure why you need to change them.
Personally I'd get some conductive paste and put them back in there.
If/when they fail look at replacing them but it seems you are just complicating things for yourself currently
Not sure why you need to change them.
Personally I'd get some conductive paste and put them back in there.
If/when they fail look at replacing them but it seems you are just complicating things for yourself currently
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Re: Water/Oil Temp Gauges, cooked sensors
This is what they look like, gauge company seems to think they will be fine. Temperature sensors are pretty robust and oil pressure sender is new.
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Re: Water/Oil Temp Gauges, cooked sensors
Yes, they're fine. It's how they work.
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