JacksAvon
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| posted on 16/2/16 at 06:26 PM |
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Oil Temp' sensor location?
Dear collective brain, you thoughts please.
1800 Zetec Engine oil temperature sensor location.
Option 1
I believe this can be taken from the block by removing one of the star type plugs in the block.
If this is the case, which is the preferred plug?
Option 2
I think a sensor can be fitted into an adapted sump plug.
Which of these two methods is likely to give the most accurate and consistent readings?
Thanks
The sickness started in 2001 with a Robin Hood 3A, Prelit Westy,Tiger Cub, Tiger Avon, Tiger R6, 16v Mini, Sylva Fury Fireblade, Westfield Sei,
Mallock Mk11, Fireblade Locost, Tiger Avon, Procomp LA Gold, Mk26 Mallock...........and now a Mk18 Mallock.....LR750, Vandiemen FX02
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CosKev3
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| posted on 16/2/16 at 06:53 PM |
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Block will be the most consistent,and fit and forget.
In the sump plug is a bit low really,if your fitting in the sump you would want it about half way up your oil level in the sump.
Also you need to mess about unplugging wiring if you've got it in your sump plug when you come to drop oil.
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19sac65
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| posted on 16/2/16 at 07:05 PM |
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There should be a plug about 4 inches back from the oil pressure sender on the offside of the block
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johnemms
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| posted on 16/2/16 at 07:34 PM |
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I put mine in the sump - it was crap...
So..Took out star plug near the oil filter..
eBay for an adapter..
 
Description
works a treat with decent readings..
[Edited on 17/2/16 by johnemms]
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ElmrPhD
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| posted on 16/2/16 at 08:25 PM |
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I asked VDO directly about putting the sensor in the sump drain hole and they replied absolutely not.
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JacksAvon
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| posted on 17/2/16 at 10:30 AM |
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Thanks chaps
The sickness started in 2001 with a Robin Hood 3A, Prelit Westy,Tiger Cub, Tiger Avon, Tiger R6, 16v Mini, Sylva Fury Fireblade, Westfield Sei,
Mallock Mk11, Fireblade Locost, Tiger Avon, Procomp LA Gold, Mk26 Mallock...........and now a Mk18 Mallock.....LR750, Vandiemen FX02
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