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Hey guys, I'd like to install an oil pressure gauge in the VY V6.
What are some reasonable brands that are worth buying. I'm not after the top shelf, $150, gold plated ones with diamonds on the inside, just a good, reliable brand that is;
1. Accurate
2. Reliable
3. Will last
In other words, value for money, that will last for a good while.
A couple of brands I've seen are SAAS, Autometer, I think? Any others?
Just after some experienced advice on what to/what not to buy. Am after the electrical type. Is there a certain pressure range I need to buy?
Would also like to trouble ya's for some info on the 'T' piece I need to buy, as I'd like to leave the factory fitted sender and system connected. I've searched and found that I will most likely need to extend the wire to the existing sender unit.
Looks like I shall need a 'T' piece that has male thread to go into where the factory sender is, with a female thread on one end to take the factory sender and either male/female for the gauge, depending on what it is.
Will an auto parts store know the type and size of 'T' piece I need when I tell them it's Ecotec and they see the gauge I have?
The only experience I have with oil gauges is the old "oil in the cabin" type, fitted to 186red motors in HT's and the like, shows my age a little, eh?
Oh, and I'm assuming the factory sender unit is the one located directly in front of the oil filter, yeh? Thanks for help guys.
What are some reasonable brands that are worth buying. I'm not after the top shelf, $150, gold plated ones with diamonds on the inside, just a good, reliable brand that is;
1. Accurate
2. Reliable
3. Will last
In other words, value for money, that will last for a good while.
A couple of brands I've seen are SAAS, Autometer, I think? Any others?
Just after some experienced advice on what to/what not to buy. Am after the electrical type. Is there a certain pressure range I need to buy?
Would also like to trouble ya's for some info on the 'T' piece I need to buy, as I'd like to leave the factory fitted sender and system connected. I've searched and found that I will most likely need to extend the wire to the existing sender unit.
Looks like I shall need a 'T' piece that has male thread to go into where the factory sender is, with a female thread on one end to take the factory sender and either male/female for the gauge, depending on what it is.
Will an auto parts store know the type and size of 'T' piece I need when I tell them it's Ecotec and they see the gauge I have?
The only experience I have with oil gauges is the old "oil in the cabin" type, fitted to 186red motors in HT's and the like, shows my age a little, eh?
Oh, and I'm assuming the factory sender unit is the one located directly in front of the oil filter, yeh? Thanks for help guys.