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Nedlom · 08-19-2019, 06:01 AM

Hi guys,

Looking to fit an aftermarket oil pressure gauge and need to fit the sensor. I can pull the idiot light pressure switch and fit the sensor directly to the block, but some searching on the Web mentions the possibility of the weight of sensor pulling the threads out of the block (different cars though). It's not much heavier than the standard pressure switch and its an M16x1.5 thread into the (aluminium) block.
I can't see it myself but it's making me think..

I could fit the sensor remotely using flex hose, but this adds cost and more joins (and potential for leaks!)

Anyone have any thoughts?

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Nedlom EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Liverpool Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Aftermarket oil pressure gauge - screw sensor to block or mount remotely? Hi guys, Looking to fit an aftermarket oil pressure gauge and need to fit the sensor. I can pull the idiot light pressure switch and fit the sensor directly to the block, but some searching on the Web mentions the possibility of the weight of sensor pulling the threads out of the block (different cars though). It's not much heavier than the standard pressure switch and its an M16x1.5 thread into the (aluminium) block. I can't see it myself but it's making me think.. I could fit the sensor remotely using flex hose, but this adds cost and more joins (and potential for leaks!) Anyone have any thoughts?